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YC06 OKB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,144 mi
Last recorded169,144 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 OKB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 169,144 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 169,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 164,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 164,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 158,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 153,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 148,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 139,295 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 126,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,678 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,550 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 91,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,507 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

edge wear on all 4 tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers preventing access to some components.

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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YC06 OKB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC06 OKB, 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 YC06 OKB registered?

YC06 OKB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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