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SB06 YZH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,823 mi
Last recorded188,823 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 YZH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 188,823 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 188,823 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 178,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake performance low

Fail 26 Jul 2022 178,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake performance low

Pass 10 Jul 2021 172,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 172,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 168,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 168,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 163,435 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm fouling bonnet(clearing screen ok)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 163,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper arm fouling bonnet(clearing screen ok)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 154,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 147,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 134,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,261 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 85,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 85,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,505 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,305 miles

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,214 miles

o/s/f disc slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,412 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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SB06 YZH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB06 YZH, 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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SB06 YZH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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