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SH51 YKH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,783 mi
Last recorded125,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 YKH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 125,783 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,964 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 115,968 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,135 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,583 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,368 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,056 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 88,054 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads front and rear wiring requires repair

brake pads low light on

Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,213 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,429 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 38,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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SH51 YKH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SH51 YKH, 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 SH51 YKH registered?

SH51 YKH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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