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YA06 LBO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 LBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 142,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 142,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate starting to deteriate

oil leak engine BORDRLINE

oil leak gearbox

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2021 136,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side light blown so switched to indicator bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front number plate starting to deteriate

oil leak engine BORDRLINE

oil leak gearbox

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,145 miles

both front suspension arms showing signs of slight wear

Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approaching limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,990 miles

intermittent bulb fail light comes on dash even though all lights fully working

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 86,700 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,113 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,793 miles

ALL TYRES WORN.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,977 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,149 miles

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

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

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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YA06 LBO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA06 LBO, 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 YA06 LBO registered?

YA06 LBO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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