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YX55 KNJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

262,479 mi
Last recorded262,479 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 262,479 miles

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slight play

near side steering rack end slifgtly worn

off side door damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 262,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slight play

near side steering rack end slifgtly worn

off side door damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 229,559 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 229,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 195,340 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 195,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 155,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 114,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,545 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,891 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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YX55 KNJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YX55 KNJ, 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 YX55 KNJ registered?

YX55 KNJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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