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RO06 YFD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YFD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 148,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2023 142,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 137,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,253 miles

front brake discs corroded, diff corroded & rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,899 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded & suspension bump stops broken

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have light cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential slightly oil leak drive shaft seal NSR

Fail 28 Jun 2014 72,049 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential slightly oil leak drive shaft seal NSR

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,616 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads low

snow tyres fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,654 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,709 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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RO06 YFD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RO06 YFD, 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 RO06 YFD registered?

RO06 YFD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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