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DY06 USN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,676 mi
Last recorded142,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 USN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,844 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 133,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring clip (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,219 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 123,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,347 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 116,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,016 miles

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

rear tyres uneven on inside

Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror slightly damaged and slightly obscured

slight leak from steering rack

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,794 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 8 Dec 2008 33,157 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 USN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USN, 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 DY06 USN registered?

DY06 USN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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