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YE55 XZV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XZV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 144,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 144,098 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 129,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 120,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,953 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,953 miles

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

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

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,462 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 70,523 miles

rear tyres worn slight on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,594 miles

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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YE55 XZV 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 87.5%.

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 YE55 XZV, 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 YE55 XZV registered?

YE55 XZV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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