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RV06 YWY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,099 mi
Last recorded129,099 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,099 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 129,099 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,556 miles

Front tyres more worn on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oily

headlights tarnished

Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,556 miles

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

Front tyres more worn on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oily

headlights tarnished

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,363 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oily

Fail 13 Nov 2019 115,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/45/18 dunlop sp sport 01 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oily

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oily

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,920 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

oil leak

rear indicators starting to discolour

rear number plate deteriating

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,888 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,226 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,166 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 63,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 55,065 miles

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)

engine undertray fitted

tyre warning light on

Fail 4 Jun 2011 55,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine undertray fitted

tyre warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 46,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,937 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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RV06 YWY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RV06 YWY, 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 RV06 YWY registered?

RV06 YWY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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