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YE06 CUG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,764 mi
Last recorded175,764 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 175,764 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 175,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 160,112 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 160,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 141,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 125,868 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 107,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 89,790 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2011 72,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 40,393 miles

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

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

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 CUG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CUG, 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 YE06 CUG registered?

YE06 CUG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is YE06 CUG safe to buy?

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