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Y29 BMM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,815 mi
Last recorded115,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 BMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,815 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 5 Dec 2022 115,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 109,093 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective WILL NOT OPEN !!! (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 102,993 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers split

oil level low

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers split

oil level low

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,483 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,191 miles

front brake pads wearing low

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,776 miles

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and covers fitted

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,754 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre depth on the limit ( strongly advise replacement )

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and covers fitted

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,503 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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Y29 BMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y29 BMM, 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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Y29 BMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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