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YG06 BYM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,002 mi
Last recorded156,002 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 BYM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 156,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 146,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 137,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (slight leaking) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 132,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 113,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering wheel cover fitted so can not carry out full inspection off steering wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 96,896 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise brake wear light on

Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,133 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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YG06 BYM 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 90.9%.

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 YG06 BYM, 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 YG06 BYM registered?

YG06 BYM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YG06 BYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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