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YC06 YON

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,421 mi
Last recorded134,421 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,559 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 108,375 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,594 miles

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Fail 7 Mar 2018 89,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted, o/s/f tyre close to limit, both front lower suspension arm bushes have slight movement on ATL (INVESTIGATE

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,807 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,807 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,599 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil level low , topped up

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,069 miles

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

oil level low , topped up

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 54,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,275 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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YC06 YON is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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