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SY06 LYH

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,630 mi
Last recorded146,630 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 146,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 146,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 138,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 127,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 111,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,941 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,226 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,059 miles

brakes feel spongy

hand brake efficiency poor on n/s

front brake disks corroded and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,526 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,848 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)

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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SY06 LYH 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY06 LYH, 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 SY06 LYH registered?

SY06 LYH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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