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RV06 YDK

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,694 mi
Last recorded127,694 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,694 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 127,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,219 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,057 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 115,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,634 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 91,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,518 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,776 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE HANGING FREE AND NOT CONECTED

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,372 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RV06 YDK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV06 YDK, 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 RV06 YDK registered?

RV06 YDK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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