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YA06 USV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 USV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 169,398 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 169,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 161,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 161,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 156,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 150,238 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 150,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 145,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge slightly

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Front wiper hits o/s wiper

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 144,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat bucklel (5.2.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Front wiper hits o/s wiper

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,820 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 127,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,908 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,629 miles

both front coil springs appear to not be located into pressed recess but lower moulded seat has raised block to support springs.SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front coil springs appear to not be located into pressed recess but lower moulded seat has raised block to support springs.SEEK SPECIALIST ADVICE.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,334 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 78,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,269 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 USV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

YA06 USV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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