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LY06 AVU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,991 mi
Last recorded161,991 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 AVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 161,982 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,751 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 stone chips (8.3.1a)

management light on dash showing a fault

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,180 miles

chips in screen

Fail 9 Mar 2017 116,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 98,667 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN MORE ON THE OUTER EDGES

GEARBOX UNDER TRAY IS LOOSE

THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING NEAR THE MIN

Fail 23 Jan 2016 98,667 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN MORE ON THE OUTER EDGES

GEARBOX UNDER TRAY IS LOOSE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING NEAR THE MIN

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,117 miles

GEARBOX UNDER TRAY IS LOOSE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW AND TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 87,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,575 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,575 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,707 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,747 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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LY06 AVU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY06 AVU, 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 LY06 AVU registered?

LY06 AVU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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