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MA06 YEY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 YEY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 150,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,155 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,617 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,249 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,249 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,729 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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MA06 YEY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MA06 YEY, 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 MA06 YEY registered?

MA06 YEY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MA06 YEY safe to buy?

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