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Y12 DOL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 DOL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 92,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,823 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,378 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,378 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,394 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,593 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,533 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 31,279 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 31,279 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 27,283 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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Y12 DOL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y12 DOL, 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 Y12 DOL registered?

Y12 DOL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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