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YH06 ZHX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,196 mi
Last recorded77,196 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 ZHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 77,196 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

screen wash light illuminates

Fail 4 May 2013 77,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

screen wash light illuminates

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,517 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

winter tyre fitted to o/s/f

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 40,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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

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

front windscreen has damage to an area (x3) less than 40mm diameter outside zone 'a'

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged (has been driven flat)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,534 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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YH06 ZHX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH06 ZHX, 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 YH06 ZHX registered?

YH06 ZHX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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