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MD55 DYF

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 DYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,425 miles

Front number plate back plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn ball joint arm excees play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn ball joint arm excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate back plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Diff seal slight leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 109,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate and 4x4 warning light on (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested coolant warning light on and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 101,631 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 101,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,463 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,596 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 24,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,512 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

a number of cuts in outer wall of n/side front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,193 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 24,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has anail in it

offside rear tyre has asmall cut in it no cords exsposed

both front tyres have damage to outer side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,172 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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MD55 DYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD55 DYF, 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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MD55 DYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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