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YB06 KAO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,500 mi
Last recorded125,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 KAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 121,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,611 miles

Front prop shaft rear u,j worn to excess.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,289 miles

air bag light does not illuminate

front brake pads wearing low

front heat sheild loose

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,880 miles

brake discs allround surface corrosion

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Aug 2011 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake discs allround surface corrosion

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,892 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YB06 KAO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB06 KAO, 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 YB06 KAO registered?

YB06 KAO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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