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YL06 NFP

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,018 mi
Last recorded165,018 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 165,018 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 165,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 152,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 141,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,887 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,206 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,352 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 5 Jul 2012 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,639 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 NFP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL06 NFP registered?

YL06 NFP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is YL06 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL06 NFP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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