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WV56 SZN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,255 mi
Last recorded149,255 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 SZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 149,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Sep 2019 149,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 145,909 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 139,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,341 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 133,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 127,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 119,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,078 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 111,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 89,709 miles

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

wiper baldes worn

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,084 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,430 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,427 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV56 SZN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV56 SZN, 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 WV56 SZN registered?

WV56 SZN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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