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RX06 YSW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 YSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 120,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,203 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,201 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 113,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,895 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,259 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear arm ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,662 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,343 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 58,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,388 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT IS ON .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,499 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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RX06 YSW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX06 YSW, 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 RX06 YSW registered?

RX06 YSW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is RX06 YSW safe to buy?

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