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SA06 YGT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,102 mi
Last recorded162,102 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 YGT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 162,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,250 miles

emissions to low to record

Fail 22 Jun 2023 160,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions to low to record

Pass 30 Jun 2022 156,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 149,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,971 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 144,939 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,941 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,881 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 117,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 111,344 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,934 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 82,382 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,382 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 24 May 2011 63,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,718 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SA06 YGT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SA06 YGT, 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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SA06 YGT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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