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YB06 SKV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 159,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 159,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,142 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,825 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 144,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 137,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,715 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also below edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake stiff

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,119 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also below edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake stiff

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,662 miles

Nearside front tyre tread slightly worn on the outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,662 miles

Nearside front tyre tread slightly worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,961 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 109,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,383 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,139 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,811 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,910 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)

emission not detected too clean

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 SKV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB06 SKV registered?

YB06 SKV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for YB06 SKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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