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WV06 MVM

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 MVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 114,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 114,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,002 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Mechanism pivot worn causing arm to hit bonnet

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,469 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 101,468 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 98,252 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 98,252 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 96,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 96,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing center rear seat belt stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,950 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inside wall

Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,950 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on inside wall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,755 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 MVM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WV06 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

WV06 MVM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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