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YE55 YCF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,019 mi
Last recorded107,019 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,020 miles

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

Fail 8 Mar 2021 107,019 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 27 Mar 2020 107,021 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 27 Mar 2020 107,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,459 miles

front tyres tread depths 2mm and cuts in tread

handbrake travel high

rear tyres tread depths 3mm

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,184 miles

front tyres may foul on inner arches on lock

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,978 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidwall

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 90,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidwall

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 84,958 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 84,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 77,455 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2014 70,238 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,215 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,049 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)

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

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

front springs not seated correctly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,164 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 YCF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE55 YCF, 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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YE55 YCF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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