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YC06 YSU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,780 mi
Last recorded82,780 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 81,264 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 77,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50 18 97H Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 73,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 71,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 71,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear noise from brakes when the wheel is rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slightdistortion on outer tyre wall

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,808 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,589 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

some travel in hand brake

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,826 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

some travel in hand brake

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,013 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,477 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low. Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe. Keep check on all tyres. Fronts 4mm Rears 3.5mm.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,824 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 YSU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC06 YSU, 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 YC06 YSU registered?

YC06 YSU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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