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WU56 ZCX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,006 mi
Last recorded161,006 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 ZCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 161,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,740 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

sun visor fitted in swept area of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Nov 2022 136,345 miles

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

Front Inner 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 136,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,799 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 110,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 89,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,057 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,092 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,725 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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WU56 ZCX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WU56 ZCX, 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 WU56 ZCX registered?

WU56 ZCX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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