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YD06 WXZ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 124,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,463 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 108,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 102,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting nuts and bolts heavily corroded reduced in size by 60% secure at the time of the mot test will require further inspection/ rectification before next mot

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,088 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,858 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 67,858 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2014 64,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,006 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 56,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear pads req

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 35,930 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,927 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,398 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 13,398 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 WXZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

YD06 WXZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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