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YLZ 2505

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,746 mi
Last recorded144,746 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 2505
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 144,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and distorting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield adrift and rattling

TMPS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2025 144,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer snapped and rubbers in very poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and distorting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield adrift and rattling

TMPS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 144,314 miles

underside suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 144,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 144,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,867 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,863 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,379 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,035 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,474 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

washers just provide sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,502 miles

advise o/s/front wiper arm rubbing on bonnet

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/front wiper arm rubbing on bonnet

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,362 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,367 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads blocking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,773 miles

underside obscured by trim panels

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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YLZ 2505 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLZ 2505, 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 YLZ 2505 registered?

YLZ 2505 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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