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YF06 EVB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 EVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 163,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,987 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,131 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside + nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,530 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 142,528 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,961 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 137,961 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 123,281 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 114,739 miles

front tyres thin edges

Pass 11 May 2017 106,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 98,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 89,095 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 81,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 81,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 71,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 63,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 55,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 48,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,236 miles

All road tyres have cracks in side walls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake pad worn close to wear sensor.

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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YF06 EVB 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 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 YF06 EVB, 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 YF06 EVB registered?

YF06 EVB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YF06 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 EVB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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