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YG55 VDT

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VDT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,878 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 138,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,356 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 132,356 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml is on

Pass 1 Jun 2023 128,482 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 128,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 127,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 124,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 110,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,486 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre and worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,512 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 34,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VDT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

YG55 VDT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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