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WN56 BKO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 BKO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 132,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 125,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE. [NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE. [NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE. [NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE. [NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,005 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,005 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,042 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,042 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,582 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,423 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 BKO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BKO, 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 BKO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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