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CU06 YWH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,007 mi
Last recorded116,007 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 YWH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,007 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,204 miles

Central Lower Suspension. chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Lower Undertrays fitted impeding inspection to subscribed areas

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,873 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,805 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,600 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat adult belt not checked

front & rear brake pads low

o/s/r brake disc rusty

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,182 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat adult belt not checked

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,403 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,314 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,356 miles

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

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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CU06 YWH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU06 YWH, 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 CU06 YWH registered?

CU06 YWH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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