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WN56 HVA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,649 mi
Last recorded157,649 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 HVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 157,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 129,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 115,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 115,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective gearbox exhaust mount bolt missing has some movement (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy worn and weak

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box tied on hanger with wire secured but benefit given (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling worn and has movement benefit given (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 107,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 101,444 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 97,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,051 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,761 miles

Rear both tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no immage (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,691 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring/clip missing

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

all tyres wearing on edges and all have exspansion and perish cracks

Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,691 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring/clip missing

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on edges and all have exspansion and perish cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,358 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge of front and rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,710 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,162 miles

tyre side wall cracking, on all 4 tyres

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 HVA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HVA, 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 WN56 HVA registered?

WN56 HVA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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