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WK06 YUV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 YUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,216 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 142,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 134,727 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 134,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 127,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,808 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 123,808 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 117,286 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 112,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 112,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,559 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 96,259 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 82,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 67,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,326 miles

ALL TYRES OUTSIDE WALLS ARE DAMAGE

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,305 miles

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

ALL TYRES OUTSIDE WALLS ARE DAMAGE

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 39,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,823 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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WK06 YUV 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 69.6%.

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 WK06 YUV, 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 WK06 YUV registered?

WK06 YUV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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