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RV06 YPJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,766 mi
Last recorded189,766 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 189,766 miles

Nearside Wiper smearing windscreen

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 184,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 169,072 miles

Front Wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer side walls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 147,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 131,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o\s rear drive shaft corroded

undertrays fitted

wet conditions

Pass 28 Jan 2020 122,485 miles

o\s and n\s front tyres slightly worn on edges

undertray fitted

wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,700 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,691 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,466 miles

undertrays fitted

wet conditions

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,457 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,457 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,784 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 81,784 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,981 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s front tyre low inflated poss puncture

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s and n\s rear tyres worn to limit inner tread bald

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,000 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,341 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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RV06 YPJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 RV06 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV06 YPJ registered?

RV06 YPJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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