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YG55 WFY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 159,387 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 152,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 140,707 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 133,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 121,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,964 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,319 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 57,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,069 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 WFY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG55 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

YG55 WFY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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