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SM06 YSB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,578 mi
Last recorded130,578 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate slightly insecure

Offside Rear accident damage ,1/4 panel shoved in slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 130,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate slightly insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight damage and tail lamp lens part broken but not affecting light output or filter

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 126,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrect fittment (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear slight damage and tail lamp lens part broken but not affecting light output or filter

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,803 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 122,803 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 117,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,536 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,858 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2015 85,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,770 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,494 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 51,278 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YSB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YSB, 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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What year was SM06 YSB registered?

SM06 YSB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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