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WV06 WCP

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 WCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,190 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,607 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,726 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,682 miles

both rear tyres are perished

engine & sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are perished

engine & sill covers fitted

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,129 miles

oil leak from gearbox transfer box

play in transfer box output shaft bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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 WCP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WCP, 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 WV06 WCP registered?

WV06 WCP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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