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YE06 BYW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,401 mi
Last recorded146,401 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 BYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 146,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,468 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 130,122 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,013 miles

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Pass 31 Dec 2018 115,713 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,461 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 102,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,150 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,704 miles

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,053 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,053 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 BYW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE06 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

YE06 BYW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is YE06 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 BYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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