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YL55 WJX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,363 mi
Last recorded138,363 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 WJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,033 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 126,033 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,509 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 116,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 64,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,040 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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YL55 WJX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YL55 WJX, 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 YL55 WJX registered?

YL55 WJX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is YL55 WJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 WJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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