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YB55 XGJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,355 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,879 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,495 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,634 miles

both rear shocker dust covers split

undertrays fitted not all items visible

Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,634 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers split

nsf undertrim insecure

osr inner brake pad low

undertrays fitted not all items visible

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 53,468 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,682 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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YB55 XGJ 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 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 YB55 XGJ, 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 YB55 XGJ registered?

YB55 XGJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is YB55 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB55 XGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB55 XGJ have outstanding finance?

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