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YB06 KCV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,931 mi
Last recorded126,931 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 KCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 126,931 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Warning light on

Pass 7 May 2025 121,504 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 121,501 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced offside and nearside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero,s offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,172 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,347 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,686 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,545 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,936 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,894 miles

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

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

nearside rear door quarter light window smashed

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,126 miles

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

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

wiper blades not brilliant

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,259 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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YB06 KCV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

YB06 KCV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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