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YF06 BCY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,432 mi
Last recorded138,432 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 138,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 118,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,282 miles

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

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,633 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,549 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,054 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,131 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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YF06 BCY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF06 BCY, 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 YF06 BCY registered?

YF06 BCY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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