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YF06 AZO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 136,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broke rear

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 127,053 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 125,676 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 122,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 110,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,733 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

4x4 warning lamp indicates fault

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,411 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,736 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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YF06 AZO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YF06 AZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF06 AZO registered?

YF06 AZO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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