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YE55 YGZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,388 mi
Last recorded161,388 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 161,388 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 150,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 150,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 141,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 141,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 129,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 121,230 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,413 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,813 miles

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,179 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,355 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,404 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and small cracks forming around inner tread area

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,445 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 YGZ 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 70%.

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

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