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Y999 MSK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 MSK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 124,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 120,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 114,514 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low and starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,403 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 89,548 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,447 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,699 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,558 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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Y999 MSK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y999 MSK, 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 Y999 MSK registered?

Y999 MSK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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