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YF55 ZWS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under trays fitted and outer sills

Pass 10 Aug 2020 157,274 miles

Blue/white LED bulbs fitted to both front position lamps

EML illuminated

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,565 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers

Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,479 miles

Engine covers undertrays and outer side sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 146,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers undertrays and outer side sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Movement in shock absorber/ MacPherson strut legs

Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,974 miles

Both outer sills covered

EML illuminate

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ATT SOON (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 127,974 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both outer sills covered

EML illuminate

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ATT SOON (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,360 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,919 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,906 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f outer tyre walls

Fail 17 Jan 2009 27,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f outer tyre walls

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 ZWS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWS, 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 YF55 ZWS registered?

YF55 ZWS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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