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YF06 SJY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,306 mi
Last recorded131,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 SJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 131,306 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 96,701 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 669,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,451 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,259 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 SJY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

YF06 SJY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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