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RN55 YLZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 YLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 134,714 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 134,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault nail (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, tread low (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,309 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres low on tread

no smoke to test

Pass 24 Aug 2013 88,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread cracks

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,740 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,731 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,132 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,175 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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RN55 YLZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN55 YLZ, 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 RN55 YLZ registered?

RN55 YLZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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