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YD06 VFA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,038 miles

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut sliding gland slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no result recorded..too clean

n/s f fog lamp not secure in housing

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking between treads

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,805 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Emisions too clean to test

N/S/F fog light insecure

O/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,732 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,247 miles

plastic oversills and under covers restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,273 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 VFA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD06 VFA, 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 YD06 VFA registered?

YD06 VFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YD06 VFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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