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YA06 LKE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 LKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 130,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 130,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,554 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 124,550 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,532 miles

Rear axel corroded plus soft bushes on arms

Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,178 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 111,176 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 105,650 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear washers inoperative

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,918 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,332 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slight loose

Engine Management Light On

Front both brake back plates loose

Offside Rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2016 98,331 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central exhaust heat shield slight loose

Front both brake back plates loose

Offside Rear tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,655 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 92,651 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,590 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,254 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,212 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,212 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,351 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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YA06 LKE 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 68.2%.

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 YA06 LKE, 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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YA06 LKE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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