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AU06 YPT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,061 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,857 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,083 miles

nsf, osr, & nsr tire valves perishing

road tax out of date

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,047 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,086 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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AU06 YPT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU06 YPT, 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 AU06 YPT registered?

AU06 YPT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is AU06 YPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 YPT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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