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YE06 CUU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,578 mi
Last recorded152,578 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 152,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 152,578 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 131,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 125,178 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,796 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,600 miles

EML light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,725 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CUU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

YE06 CUU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is YE06 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 CUU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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