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EA06 YKZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,662 mi
Last recorded135,662 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 YKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 135,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,887 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 81,265 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,258 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 1 Dec 2016 57,258 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 17 May 2016 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Screw in tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,737 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2012 27,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,959 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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EA06 YKZ 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 85%.

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 EA06 YKZ, 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 EA06 YKZ registered?

EA06 YKZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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