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WN56 ODK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,648 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 124,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt metal housing leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 121,150 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 121,150 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,263 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,934 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,850 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 114,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,874 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 108,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,691 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met requirements, 16%

Fail 14 Nov 2019 107,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,527 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low

parking brake just met at 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,525 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly sticking

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,791 miles

corrosion to front discs

o/s parking brake efficiency down slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 77,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,270 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 69,268 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,655 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 ODK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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