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WK06 GRX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,001 mi
Last recorded97,001 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,971 miles

parking brake lever ratchet slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,655 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn not locking on some upper teeth (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,655 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn not locking on some upper teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,910 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,405 miles

engine dipstick tube loose and needs attention

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,732 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 58,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front pads half worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,590 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,544 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,236 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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WK06 GRX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK06 GRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK06 GRX registered?

WK06 GRX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is WK06 GRX safe to buy?

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