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WK06 HCO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,925 mi
Last recorded156,925 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HCO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 156,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 156,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 119,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,786 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,861 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 49,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,128 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 33,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HCO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

WK06 HCO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WK06 HCO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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