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WV06 CGY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,854 mi
Last recorded112,854 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 CGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 112,854 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 111,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing grooved inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing grooved outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise covers under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2022 100,844 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing grooved inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing grooved outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise all brake discs rusty

advise covers under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise front brakes imbalanced 30% on initial application

Pass 3 Oct 2021 100,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding on

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,719 miles

Front all suspension components corroded but no play found

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted too car cannot visually inspect all components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,550 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 86,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,889 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tyre deep enough to reach cordes but not in exsess of 25mm or 10%

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,223 miles

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

emissions reading too low for machine

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,779 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,550 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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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WV06 CGY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV06 CGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV06 CGY registered?

WV06 CGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WV06 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 CGY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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