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X3 WSH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,524 mi
Last recorded47,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 WSH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components and subframes corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 41,273 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,625 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,043 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,300 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,209 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 23,723 miles

Emissions too clean too register

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,723 miles

Emissions too clean too register

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,303 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 17,742 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,790 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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X3 WSH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 X3 WSH, 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 WSH registered?

X3 WSH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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