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Y7 SEK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,289 mi
Last recorded139,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 SEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 139,289 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))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 132,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2025 132,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2024 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake Pad warning wire, loose from brackets

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 113,914 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake Pad warning wire, loose from brackets

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,988 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,760 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 99,759 miles

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

Exhaust blow

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line - Advise replacement and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line - Advise replacement and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line - Advise replacement and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line - Advise replacement and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,108 miles

All 4 tyre(s) slightly perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,890 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,643 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

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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Y7 SEK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y7 SEK, 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 Y7 SEK registered?

Y7 SEK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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