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AD06 YHJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 YHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 160,388 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 153,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 132,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,686 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 124,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level low

Fail 12 Nov 2018 111,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,032 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. only (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,467 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,397 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 82,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 70,827 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,009 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,479 miles

child seatss fitted to rear

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,435 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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AD06 YHJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD06 YHJ, 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 AD06 YHJ registered?

AD06 YHJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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