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YE06 OKS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,323 mi
Last recorded136,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 OKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 136,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,590 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 131,461 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,242 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 127,242 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 3 Jul 2019 118,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear stop lamps operating in bulb substitution mode.

parking brake lever Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,158 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 113,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,964 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,191 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall perrishing

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall perrishing

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 80,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged in swept area but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,057 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,057 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,897 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,395 miles

emissions too low to register on smoke machine

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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YE06 OKS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE06 OKS, 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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YE06 OKS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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