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YA55 RHY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,352 mi
Last recorded163,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 RHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,352 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Apr 2018 158,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 151,519 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 143,290 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 129,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 118,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 118,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,282 miles

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

rear number in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,282 miles

rear number in poor condition

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside windscreen washer poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,903 miles

nearside windscreen washer poor

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,535 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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YA55 RHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA55 RHY, 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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YA55 RHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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