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WK55 GXU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,813 mi
Last recorded148,813 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,813 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 148,813 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,915 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 141,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 136,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers and plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2018 129,815 miles

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,021 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

both front tires worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2017 121,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

both front tires worn on inner edge

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,852 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 113,852 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 104,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel rim damaged.

stone chips in front windscreen.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 21 May 2014 95,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel trim damaged

Pass 23 May 2013 82,838 miles

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

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

full undertrays sills covered unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 May 2013 82,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

full undertrays sills covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 May 2012 69,600 miles

coffee cup centre consul making it difficult to carry out an inspection.

Fail 10 May 2012 69,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coffee cup centre consul making it difficult to carry out an inspection.

Pass 13 May 2011 55,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 55,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 34,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,762 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,895 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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WK55 GXU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK55 GXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK55 GXU registered?

WK55 GXU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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