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YF06 BUA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,960 mi
Last recorded181,960 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 181,960 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 163,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 162,309 miles

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

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

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

engine fault light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 162,263 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine fault light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Sep 2014 131,939 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,158 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 63,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,306 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 BUA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

YF06 BUA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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