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YG55 VML

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,113 mi
Last recorded216,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VML
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 216,113 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 216,113 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 185,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2021 185,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 113,277 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit and offside rear wearing on edges

Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2019 110,342 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,326 miles

Emissions test passed as readings too low to register.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,326 miles

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

Emissions test passed as readings too low to register.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,335 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 81,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,377 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,790 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,783 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 56,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,441 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,974 miles

Front discs corroded on outside faces

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,606 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 VML is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VML, 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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YG55 VML is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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