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YA06 DHC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 DHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust modified (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 122,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust modified (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,240 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 129,087 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield adrift but secure

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 108,707 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,368 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 91,356 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,641 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear c v gaiter leaking grease but cannot see any splits possible clip loose

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear c v gaiter leaking grease but cannot see any splits possible clip loose

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres none run flat

tyre monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 39,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,771 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 DHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA06 DHC, 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 YA06 DHC registered?

YA06 DHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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