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YA06 ZCV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,438 mi
Last recorded161,438 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 161,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 152,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 143,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber, Dust cover unsecured

Offside Rear Shock absorber, Dust cover unsecured.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover unsecured

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover unsecured

Fail 15 Sep 2022 137,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover unsecured

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover unsecured

Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,277 miles

Rear Suspension bump stops worn

Pass 16 Sep 2020 127,711 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 127,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 116,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,329 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,485 miles

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

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

Park brake application uneven

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake application uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake application uneven

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,990 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,898 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 ZCV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

YA06 ZCV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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