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YR06 FYE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 FYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 120,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 120,422 miles

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,474 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres splitting.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,823 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,504 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,748 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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YR06 FYE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YR06 FYE, 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 YR06 FYE registered?

YR06 FYE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is YR06 FYE safe to buy?

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