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WL06 FDV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,453 mi
Last recorded133,453 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 FDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,453 miles

Hand brake requiring adjustment soon

Prop shaft UJ has wear

Pass 3 Aug 2023 125,125 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SHORT PROP SHAFT FRONT UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 125,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively SHORT PROP SHAFT FRONT UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 115,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 104,902 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 104,878 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,348 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,325 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated.

Offside Rear Outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 81,325 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is illuminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear brake pads are worn low.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Offside Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions reading

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,272 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,253 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,267 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 40,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 30,086 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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WL06 FDV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue 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 WL06 FDV, 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 WL06 FDV registered?

WL06 FDV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is WL06 FDV safe to buy?

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