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RO06 YFG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,597 mi
Last recorded195,597 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 195,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 181,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 168,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 164,880 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 164,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 156,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 149,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 149,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

4 wheel drive malfunction light on

brake fault ligt on

Pass 26 May 2017 143,807 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 132,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 125,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,544 miles

OSR NSR OSF & NSF brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,644 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,033 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RO06 YFG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RO06 YFG, 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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RO06 YFG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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