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DN06 YTM

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,123 mi
Last recorded124,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 YTM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,721 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 117,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,765 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 111,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,099 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 96,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,484 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 80,300 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 80,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,347 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,469 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut in but no cord showing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,902 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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DN06 YTM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DN06 YTM, 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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DN06 YTM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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