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YG06 SYC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

239,917 mi
Last recorded239,917 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 SYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 239,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 232,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads just 2.6 mm and treads lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 231,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 224,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 219,468 miles

drag on left hand front brake

Fail 9 Mar 2018 219,468 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drag on left hand front brake

Pass 14 Mar 2017 204,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 184,459 miles

Clutch judders

Large crack in left hand side of windscreen but not encroaching more than 40 mm in to swept area

Left hand rear brake pads very low when compared with right hand

Stone chips in right hand of windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 162,095 miles

Oil leak rear of engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Stone chips in zone "A" 10 mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,088 miles

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

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

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 5 Mar 2010 48,368 miles

small cuts in tyre treads

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,754 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 SYC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

YG06 SYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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