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WJ06 YMY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 144,730 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 141,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 138,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 119,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,457 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,884 miles

both front tyres cracking on outter edge of tread

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,937 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre side walls.

Pass 9 May 2011 58,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 49,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 49,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,956 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 12 Feb 2010 46,955 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,761 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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WJ06 YMY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ06 YMY, 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 WJ06 YMY registered?

WJ06 YMY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is WJ06 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 YMY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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