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YK55 KHC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,554 miles

Oil level low

Fail 26 Jan 2021 136,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 3 Jul 2019 119,939 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

emissions plate limit defaced

Fail 6 Jun 2019 119,771 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker is worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,558 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges - stepped tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,474 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,579 miles

NOTE! no exhaust emissions peak detected during test,hence pass ,no printout

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

rear seatbase not fully secure

Fail 8 Jan 2013 82,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOTE! no exhaust emissions peak detected during test,hence pass ,no printout

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

rear seatbase not fully secure

Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,450 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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YK55 KHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YK55 KHC, 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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YK55 KHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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