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RN55 YSC

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 YSC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 131,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 126,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,684 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 122,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,232 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 117,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,361 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

trigger point not met and bodywork damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,360 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

trigger point not met and bodywork damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,834 miles

offside rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly on inner edge

front reg plate and bumper damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,834 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front reg plate and bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished and wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid getting low.

front number plate damaged.

o/s/r inner side light inop.

rear brake pads low.

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,197 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 95,194 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges recommend attention

trigger point not met

Pass 10 Mar 2013 86,958 miles

tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,804 miles

front number plate damaged

unable to view rear center stop light fully due to bike rack fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,537 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 YSC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RN55 YSC, 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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RN55 YSC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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