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SM06 UYC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,335 mi
Last recorded123,335 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 UYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 123,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,055 miles

both rear coil springs very poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit (just acceptable

both rear coil springs very poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,529 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (3.5mm)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,803 miles

both rear coil springs poor condition

both rear tyres 2mm

handbrake lever worn (just acceptable)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,673 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 70,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,117 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 57,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 37,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM06 UYC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM06 UYC, 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 SM06 UYC registered?

SM06 UYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is SM06 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 UYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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