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FV06 YOK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,360 mi
Last recorded152,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 YOK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,360 miles

Offside Rear spring corroded

front wipers starting to smear

slight traval on hand brake

Fail 2 Apr 2019 152,360 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed insecure plus fauling drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded

front wipers starting to smear

slight traval on hand brake

Fail 23 May 2018 152,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake disc back plate fouling disc (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged was fauling drive shaft plus twited (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

power stearing pump noisey

Fail 6 Nov 2017 152,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear shocker corroded and damp

Nearside Rear suspension arm

admits low emissions

brake pad worning light on pads ok

Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,250 miles

advise emissions to low to test

advise front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm and miss shaped

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm and miss shaped

advise play to nearside front track rod end

advise signs of dampness to nearside rear shocker

Fail 31 Mar 2016 123,250 miles

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

advise emissions to low to test

advise front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm and miss shaped

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm and miss shaped

advise play to nearside front track rod end

advise signs of dampness to nearside rear shocker

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr bump stop deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,446 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr bump stop deteriorated

osr wheel bearing not checked

Pass 17 May 2013 86,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,727 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,774 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,774 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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FV06 YOK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FV06 YOK, 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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FV06 YOK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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