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LY06 SXV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,391 mi
Last recorded133,391 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 SXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 133,391 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 133,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 118,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,983 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,568 miles

emissions to low to record results.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,291 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,425 miles

discs slightly worn

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,425 miles

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

discs slightly worn

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,700 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,004 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 SXV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LY06 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

LY06 SXV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is LY06 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 SXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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