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RO06 YFF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 72,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 72,903 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,263 miles

slight corrosion on all rear suspension

tps light displayed but vehicle first reg 2006

Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge of tread and just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall split and perished but no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,411 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly in bottom cup

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55-17 99h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly in bottom cup

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

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 235/55/17 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

wheel alignment req checking has all four tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,806 miles

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,806 miles

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

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 639,692 miles

all four road tyres showing signs of ageing and perished 235/55/17

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,637 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres 235/55/17 2mm also perished (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are showing signs of perisheding on the sidewalls 235/55/17

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,807 miles

no emissions detected

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,149 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge and outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,667 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 44,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,331 miles

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

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

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

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 YFF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO06 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

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

Is RO06 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 YFF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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