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YK06 MGE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,099 mi
Last recorded144,099 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 MGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,099 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 144,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 132,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,173 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,017 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,017 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,020 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 2 Feb 2016 103,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,968 miles

slight deterioration to front and rear brake discs,front and rear brake pads starting to wear low(sensors fitted)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,902 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight deterioration to front and rear brake discs,front and rear brake pads starting to wear low(sensors fitted)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,564 miles

slight corrosion/deterioration and lipping on all brake discs.rear silencer mounting broken but still secure.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,996 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges may require replacement shortly.slight deterioration to front and rear brake discs inner faces.

Pass 6 May 2010 18,575 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,090 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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YK06 MGE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK06 MGE, 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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YK06 MGE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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