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YE55 YFZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,685 mi
Last recorded166,685 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 166,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 166,599 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 164,084 miles

TPMs on

Fail 9 Jun 2025 164,076 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMs on

Pass 11 Jun 2024 157,152 miles

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICE

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 149,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 24 May 2023 149,092 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 142,935 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and Showing wear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,270 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 128,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 116,551 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 116,263 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 104,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 96,429 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 83,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2015 83,879 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2014 71,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,955 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,216 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,720 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 YFZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YFZ, 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 YFZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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