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WP55 TOV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,492 mi
Last recorded206,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 TOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 206,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 194,395 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 194,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 181,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 163,919 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 163,919 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,554 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to test adult belt.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,511 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to test adult belt.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,693 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,954 miles

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm in tread

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm in tread

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,407 miles

UNABLE TO TEST O/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,407 miles

UNABLE TO TEST O/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

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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WP55 TOV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP55 TOV, 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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WP55 TOV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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