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YC06 WMM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 WMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 145,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light is on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 119,807 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,824 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,890 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 100,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,603 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 88,520 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 79,267 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 79,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,280 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated, damper gaiters insecure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only just met requirement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,280 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated, damper gaiters insecure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only just met requirement (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside deteriorating (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Keep a eye on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,060 miles

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

Nearside rear damper gater insecure.

Pass 12 May 2014 46,306 miles

Nearside rear damper gater insecure.

Offside rear tyre has metal debris in tread.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,255 miles

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

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

Nearside rear damper gater insecure.

Offside rear tyre has metal debris in tread.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,191 miles

N/S/R damper gater deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,191 miles

N/S/R damper gater deteriorated.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,679 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

YC06 WMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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