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WR56 FAM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,650 mi
Last recorded173,650 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 FAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 173,650 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 173,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached lower joint not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front disc back plate loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 160,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

intercooler split

Fail 14 Dec 2021 160,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

intercooler split

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 156,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has cut in inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

inter cooler has slight leak

Fail 4 Jan 2021 156,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has cut in inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

inter cooler has slight leak

Pass 21 Dec 2019 146,940 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2019 134,451 miles

front brake pads close to warning wire. re-check in 3-4k

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars. re-check in 2-3k

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars. re-check in 3-4k

Fail 2 Jan 2019 134,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads close to warning wire. re-check in 3-4k

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars. re-check in 2-3k

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars. re-check in 3-4k

Pass 3 Feb 2018 129,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,114 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2015 94,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,045 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,061 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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WR56 FAM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR56 FAM, 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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WR56 FAM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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