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YB06 SKN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,212 mi
Last recorded87,212 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,234 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,234 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,479 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank/engine undercover fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both /did not lock on rear both hand brake (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,054 miles

Rear coil spring worn n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2011 24,616 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,038 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,578 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 SKN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YB06 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

YB06 SKN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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