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YG06 NKM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,892 mi
Last recorded125,892 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 NKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,892 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear dif leak

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,377 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,847 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff (slight) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,739 miles

Both front tyres starting wear on the outer edge

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,739 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both front tyres starting wear on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,597 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,024 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

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 12 Oct 2010 44,844 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,561 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

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 NKM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

YG06 NKM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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