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YF55 YCN

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,875 mi
Last recorded186,875 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 186,875 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Rear tyre over inflated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 186,870 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front both side different cooler (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Rear tyre over inflated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 169,397 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 169,380 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 157,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 157,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm inner tyre tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 144,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,969 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,226 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,876 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)

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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YF55 YCN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF55 YCN, 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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YF55 YCN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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