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RA06 GYT

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 GYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted,oil leak,rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 113,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted,oil leak,rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,478 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 110,478 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 98,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,006 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,381 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 83,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,183 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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RA06 GYT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA06 GYT, 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

How do I check the history of RA06 GYT?

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What year was RA06 GYT registered?

RA06 GYT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is RA06 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 GYT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA06 GYT have outstanding finance?

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