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YE06 DVC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,057 mi
Last recorded179,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 179,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 163,044 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 163,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 152,309 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake disc replacement when changing front pads

Fail 13 Jun 2017 152,309 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake disc replacement when changing front pads

Pass 1 Jun 2016 140,932 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 140,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 123,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil dripping onto exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2015 123,818 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on dash / air bag warning on dash

oil dripping onto exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2015 129,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,862 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 97,971 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 97,967 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,718 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)

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 DVC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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