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OY06 YLK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,149 mi
Last recorded210,149 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 YLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 210,149 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front t.p.s light on .

Fail 25 Mar 2021 210,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pad scored disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front t.p.s light on .

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

Pass 1 May 2019 202,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 197,800 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside,corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 197,797 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Battery insecure IN LOWER BOOT AREA, (1.9.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside,corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 197,300 miles

oil leak

suspension bushes worn

Pass 14 Jul 2015 193,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 185,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 175,665 miles

Rattle whem using clutch pedal

Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,259 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 137,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,442 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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OY06 YLK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 OY06 YLK, 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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OY06 YLK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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