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YB06 GME

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 GME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 158,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2021 158,560 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,206 miles

Factory fitted undertray obscuring some underside components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 154,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Factory fitted undertray obscuring some underside components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,558 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 149,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 137,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 25 Oct 2016 127,934 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 109,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,504 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,183 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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YB06 GME is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB06 GME, 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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YB06 GME is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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