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MK06 YMC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,199 mi
Last recorded203,199 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YMC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 203,199 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 200,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 194,452 miles

Damage to front bumper

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 188,519 miles

Handbrake low effort

Pass 23 Aug 2018 178,804 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 178,800 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and both grabbing severley (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 171,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 161,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,044 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 127,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,096 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front number plate deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,957 miles

front & rear brake disc's corroded

front b rake disc;s worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,676 miles

Front 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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MK06 YMC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK06 YMC, 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 MK06 YMC registered?

MK06 YMC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for MK06 YMC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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