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YG06 BYP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,041 mi
Last recorded149,041 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 BYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,176 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 133,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,043 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,043 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively two (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,598 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

low emissions vehicle, no emissions detected

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked x 2 (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

low emissions vehicle, no emissions detected

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 98,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,677 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 78,542 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,822 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 BYP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG06 BYP, 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 BYP registered?

YG06 BYP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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