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YD06 VUL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 141,275 miles

advise : both front track control arms, rear bushes slightly worn/perished

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 8 Jul 2025 141,275 miles

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

advise : both front track control arms, rear bushes slightly worn/perished

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 136,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,307 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 135,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 132,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 118,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 118,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,489 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 103,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,388 miles

slight damage to front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,000 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 VUL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VUL, 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 YD06 VUL registered?

YD06 VUL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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