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YD06 DNC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 DNC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 177,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 162,834 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 162,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 157,948 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 157,928 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,983 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad clip missing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 144,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad clip missing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,341 miles

all 4 x tyres have low tread

Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,678 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 99,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,286 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 74,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 61,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 61,534 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,152 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,324 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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YD06 DNC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD06 DNC, 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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YD06 DNC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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