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X3 WBX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 WBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,214 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,410 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,471 miles

rear inner discs corroded looks like been standing for some time

Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,135 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,675 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack between tread pattern

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,095 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,591 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,471 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,538 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,969 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 33,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,377 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

front wipers smearing slightly

slight cuts in N/S/R tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight cuts in N/S/R tyre .

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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X3 WBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X3 WBX, 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 X3 WBX registered?

X3 WBX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is X3 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 WBX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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