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WK56 UGS

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,012 mi
Last recorded127,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,012 miles

Rear Outer cv joints seeping grease

handbrake lever long travel

Fail 5 Jan 2022 127,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer cv joints seeping grease

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 31 Dec 2020 122,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,268 miles

Low emissions no printout produced

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

park brake efficiency near limit may require adjustment

Pass 26 May 2018 99,591 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 87,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 71,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,663 miles

Intermittent knock from steering rack @ full lock,no discernable play or movement.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 61,663 miles

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

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

Intermittent knock from steering rack @ full lock,no discernable play or movement.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,929 miles

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

Pass 3 May 2012 52,817 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 27,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,876 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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WK56 UGS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK56 UGS, 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 WK56 UGS registered?

WK56 UGS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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