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YG55 SWD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,626 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 108,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 90,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,981 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,889 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,888 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,522 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nick in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,497 miles

nick in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,047 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,047 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut nearly deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,998 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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YG55 SWD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG55 SWD, 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 YG55 SWD registered?

YG55 SWD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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