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ML06 YFZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 99,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,113 miles

Front & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,771 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,771 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on edges.

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

Pass 28 May 2010 44,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,235 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,235 miles

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

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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ML06 YFZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML06 YFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML06 YFZ registered?

ML06 YFZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for ML06 YFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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