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WV06 UCS

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

256,638 mi
Last recorded256,638 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 UCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 256,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

General under body corroded

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 256,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

General under body corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 238,002 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 224,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 211,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 200,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 187,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 181,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windcreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve is perished.

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

Rear Exhaust back box mounting is slightly loose.

Shields fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring various components.

Unable to clearly view inner brake pads

Pass 30 May 2017 170,788 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 170,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 141,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 77,077 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,550 miles

NSF tyre wearing low

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,371 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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WV06 UCS 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 84.2%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

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

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