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DN55 LYF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

191,792 mi
Last recorded191,792 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 191,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 182,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 170,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 153,066 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 133,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,251 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,755 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,167 miles

extreme end of near side rear coil spring broken not severe enough for rejection

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake ratchet worn engages @ top of handbrake lever travel.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,551 miles

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

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 29 Dec 2008 35,396 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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DN55 LYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DN55 LYF, 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 DN55 LYF registered?

DN55 LYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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