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YC06 UWV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 113,410 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake disk backing plate slightly damaged

Noise from turbocharger

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, on limit /edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,218 miles

NOISE FROM TRANSMITION

Fail 3 Jul 2023 109,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NOISE FROM TRANSMITION

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 97,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,044 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,609 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,218 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,389 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,387 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,166 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,851 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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YC06 UWV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

YC06 UWV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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