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YL55 EKU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,848 mi
Last recorded123,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 EKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,848 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 123,839 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 120,128 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 118,620 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 118,615 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 114,193 miles

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to underside

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,375 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,668 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,668 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,715 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 102,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,999 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,670 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,263 miles

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 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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