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WP56 FRO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 FRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 89,736 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 89,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,181 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2012 62,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,532 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,532 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,805 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 47,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,703 miles

rear number plate starting to come loose

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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WP56 FRO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP56 FRO, 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 WP56 FRO registered?

WP56 FRO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is WP56 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP56 FRO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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