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WU06 GBZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,716 mi
Last recorded172,716 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 GBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 172,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 172,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2018 162,841 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs slightly worn

Front end minor damage

parking brake long travel

tyres low

Fail 29 Aug 2018 162,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake long travel

tyres low

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs slightly worn

Front end minor damage

Pass 23 Aug 2017 154,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 147,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 147,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when side lights on (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 142,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 115,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 102,722 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 91,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,194 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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WU06 GBZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU06 GBZ, 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 WU06 GBZ registered?

WU06 GBZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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