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YL06 DFN

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 DFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023

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

under the car covered with sill

Pass 16 Jul 2022 148,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 143,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,577 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high b/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tyre warning light on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2018 116,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,641 miles

both front tyre bald outter edge

both rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,690 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,754 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 57,930 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 57,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,407 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 57,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,386 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,409 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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YL06 DFN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YL06 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

YL06 DFN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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