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DN55 LYT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,607 mi
Last recorded168,607 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 LYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 168,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 168,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 162,498 miles

N/S+O/S rear outer cv boots perishing

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,036 miles

both front lower control arm bushes worn and allowing movement

Fail 7 Dec 2021 160,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both front lower control arm bushes worn and allowing movement

Pass 3 Dec 2020 159,291 miles

both front lower control arm bushes worn and allowing movement

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 158,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 141,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,274 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,570 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyres show deteriorated sidewalls

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 100,187 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Tyre badly worn on outer edge

Oil leak

ALL tyres deteriorated on side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,204 miles

All tyres deteriorating on inner side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle has passed emission test .No print out produced due to low readings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,240 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres deteriorating on inner side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 80,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 80,043 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 71,080 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres becoming low on tread

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and feathering on outer edge

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads becoming low

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering and going out of shape on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

o/s of steering rack slightly worn

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 24 Dec 2009 50,622 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

vehicle passed emissions test - no print-out given - low emitter

Fail 21 Dec 2009 50,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

vehicle passed emissions test - no print-out given - low emitter

Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,512 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 LYT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN55 LYT, 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 DN55 LYT registered?

DN55 LYT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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