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YA06 BYC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,215 mi
Last recorded64,215 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 BYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 64,104 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 64,102 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 621,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,044 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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YA06 BYC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA06 BYC, 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 YA06 BYC registered?

YA06 BYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is YA06 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA06 BYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA06 BYC have outstanding finance?

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