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PG06 YGZ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,467 mi
Last recorded169,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 YGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 169,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 169,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 152,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 152,838 miles

Central Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake mechanism faulty,will not hold. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 142,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 138,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 138,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Transfer box propshaft missing

Pass 9 May 2019 134,157 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 121,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 119,282 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges.

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,904 miles

Front cover bottom engine

Front top engine cover missing

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

Nearside Front oil leeks

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

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,857 miles

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2013 107,656 miles

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

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,444 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 70,440 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,440 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,415 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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PG06 YGZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PG06 YGZ, 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 PG06 YGZ registered?

PG06 YGZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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