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YG06 VAJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,485 mi
Last recorded136,485 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 VAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 124,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 124,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,600 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,699 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 103,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake requires attention/ adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,693 miles

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

handbrake requires attention/ adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,447 miles

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)

both rear tyrs small cracks in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,547 miles

nsr tyre coming up on legal limits

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,237 miles

All 4 discs very rusty from being stood still.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,501 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 VAJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

YG06 VAJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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