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YC06 YNG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,553 mi
Last recorded153,553 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YNG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (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))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 138,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 104,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,486 miles

Nearside Front tire has a cut in the outer side wall.

Offside Front tire has a cut in the outer side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front discs to be checked at pad change (pad change due soon)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,909 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 58,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,158 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,138 miles

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)

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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YC06 YNG 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 93.8%.

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 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 YC06 YNG, 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 YC06 YNG registered?

YC06 YNG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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