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WN56 BKJ

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,626 mi
Last recorded160,626 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 BKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 160,626 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing cover slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,661 miles

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

General suspension components have surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 151,099 miles

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

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

Underbody suspension components general surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2024 151,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody suspension components general surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,487 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 148,483 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 142,333 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 134,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,667 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 130,664 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,662 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,433 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,815 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 93,812 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,069 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,313 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2011 61,313 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,598 miles

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

front and rear brake pads 1/2 worn

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,598 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads 1/2 worn

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,310 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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WN56 BKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WN56 BKJ, 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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WN56 BKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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