MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Full body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspiration of certain components.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rear trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Not fully seated into the hub. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Not fully seated into the hub. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Full body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspiration of certain components.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rear trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both sides front tyres wearing on edges
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
engine oil leaks
general corrosion to underside
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YL55 EKU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 EKU, 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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YL55 EKU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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