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MH06 YZF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 YZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,786 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 146,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door dented

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

slight mist of oil leak around transmission system

Fail 25 Oct 2018 144,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door dented

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

slight mist of oil leak around transmission system

Pass 27 Oct 2017 140,055 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 139,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage sidewall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear drive shaft boot insecure still protects joint

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs slight corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 124,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,860 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,594 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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MH06 YZF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MH06 YZF, 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 MH06 YZF registered?

MH06 YZF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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