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Y900 THE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,426 mi
Last recorded69,426 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 THE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 69,422 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing on front and rear number plate incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,106 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 21,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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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Y900 THE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y900 THE, 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 Y900 THE registered?

Y900 THE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is Y900 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y900 THE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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