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YE06 BXS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,714 mi
Last recorded118,714 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 BXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 118,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 107,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 107,670 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,472 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,454 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,641 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil on minimum

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,394 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil on minimum

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,975 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,892 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,668 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,076 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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YE06 BXS 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 75%.

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 YE06 BXS, 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 YE06 BXS registered?

YE06 BXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is YE06 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 BXS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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