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YL06 CXM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 CXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 124,569 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear The boot lid catch deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 107,813 miles

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

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

t.p.m.s warning light on

Pass 26 May 2018 101,911 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 26 May 2018 101,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 11 May 2017 96,782 miles

parking brake just passes at 18%

Pass 21 May 2016 90,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,642 miles

O/s/r tyre has uneven wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 77,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre Has Cut In Outer Wall But Not To Cords

Fail 20 May 2013 77,830 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre Has Cut In Outer Wall But Not To Cords

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,564 miles

both front tyres outer side walls damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,564 miles

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

both front tyres outer side walls damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,601 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,601 miles

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

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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YL06 CXM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YL06 CXM, 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 YL06 CXM registered?

YL06 CXM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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