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RX55 YRU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,120 mi
Last recorded154,120 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020 154,120 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,357 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 122,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,145 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,255 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2015 82,255 miles

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

emissions too low to get a reading

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,467 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,302 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,302 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,306 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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RX55 YRU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX55 YRU, 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 RX55 YRU registered?

RX55 YRU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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