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NK06 YLY

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,833 mi
Last recorded129,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 YLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 129,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 108,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 95,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 95,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 91,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 88,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2021 88,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,461 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,401 miles

Rear exhaust box rear mounting rubber split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,416 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,404 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,189 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,005 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 38,005 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,698 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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NK06 YLY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NK06 YLY, 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 NK06 YLY registered?

NK06 YLY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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