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AE55 YTW

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,881 mi
Last recorded173,881 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YTW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 173,881 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 159,457 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)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 143,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 109,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,292 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,509 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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AE55 YTW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE55 YTW, 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 AE55 YTW registered?

AE55 YTW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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