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MT06 YRL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 YRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,022 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 106,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres speed rated at H

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and low tread at 3mm

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

washers slight leak on pipe on offside front floor

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,205 miles

nearside front tyre slightly low at 3mm

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear washers leaking in tailgate

tyre warning light on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light illuminated

front brake disc's worn

nearside door mirror cover insecure

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

rear brake disc's slightly scored

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light illuminated

front brake disc's worn

nearside door mirror cover insecure

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

rear brake disc's slightly scored

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,218 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,835 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 23,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,208 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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MT06 YRL 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 83.3%.

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 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 MT06 YRL, 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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MT06 YRL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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