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YD06 VMY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,242 mi
Last recorded152,242 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top spring mounting plate on strut - approaching limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened approaching limit around rear differential mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield is damaged and rubbing on propshaft

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 129,734 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and has a slight bind will require attention soon or pads will be worn out (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper linkage worn hitting on bonnet

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint will require attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 120,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and has a slight bind will require attention soon or pads will be worn out (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside wiper linkage worn hitting on bonnet

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint will require attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,781 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 108,781 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 98,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,435 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,786 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,824 miles

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

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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YD06 VMY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD06 VMY, 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 YD06 VMY registered?

YD06 VMY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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