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DY06 LWT

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,673 mi
Last recorded104,673 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 LWT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 104,673 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms warning lamp illuminated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,668 miles

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

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers with damage to sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

rear brake discs corroded

rear wheels heavily corroded

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Jul 2022 100,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 2x deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms warning lamp illuminated

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

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers with damage to sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

rear brake discs corroded

rear wheels heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,184 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 95,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,612 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre and rim damaged

oil leak

rear washer not working

slight damage to n/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre and rim damaged

oil leak

rear washer not working

slight damage to n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,776 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,240 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre and wheel rim

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,927 miles

0 reading on emisions test

Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,927 miles

0 reading on emisions test

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,521 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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DY06 LWT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY06 LWT, 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 DY06 LWT registered?

DY06 LWT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is DY06 LWT safe to buy?

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