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YL55 EKC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,717 mi
Last recorded165,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 EKC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 165,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end / connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,144 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 161,976 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 159,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 153,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 153,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,844 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 152,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 152,363 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 152,166 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,550 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,550 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

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Fail 16 Nov 2016 123,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

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Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,162 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2014 79,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,324 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,510 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,589 miles

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

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

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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YL55 EKC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YL55 EKC, 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 YL55 EKC registered?

YL55 EKC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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