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YF55 XTZ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,593 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,013 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,941 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,018 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 3 Oct 2015 80,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,182 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 73,182 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 3 Oct 2013 70,914 miles

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

all tyres are perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,326 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,438 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,089 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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YF55 XTZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF55 XTZ, 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 YF55 XTZ registered?

YF55 XTZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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