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Y50 MGD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 MGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,781 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 103,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2023 98,852 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 94,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 89,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,626 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 19,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,784 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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Y50 MGD 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 85%.

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 Y50 MGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y50 MGD registered?

Y50 MGD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is Y50 MGD safe to buy?

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