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WK06 HSL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,345 mi
Last recorded152,345 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HSL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 152,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 152,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 148,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has a small amount of damage, Not affecting the aim or ligh output

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has a small amount of damage, Not affecting the aim or ligh output

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 145,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear frame, arms, springs suspension mountings area and others components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 140,027 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 135,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

O/s/r N/s/r shocker dust boots adrift

Fail 23 Nov 2020 129,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

O/s/r N/s/r shocker dust boots adrift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,570 miles

Rear nsr and osr shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,379 miles

N/s/r o/s/r shocker dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Shocker dust boot adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit on both edges on 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 107,538 miles

both rear tyres perished and nsr worn low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,550 miles

Front discs worn on outer edges.corroded.

N/s/f wiper rubber split on end

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs rusty on edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,487 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 40,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HSL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

WK06 HSL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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