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YF06 HAO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,197 mi
Last recorded149,197 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 HAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,765 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2024 146,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shields insecure

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 142,380 miles

x2 front shock absorbers misting

Fail 2 Oct 2023 142,372 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

x2 front shock absorbers misting

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,780 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 110,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,750 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 107,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEFUNCT TAX DISC REMOVED FROM ZONE B PRIOR TO TEST ()

Pass 2 May 2017 89,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 72,509 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 72,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 63,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 63,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 53,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,461 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 23,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 23,380 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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YF06 HAO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF06 HAO, 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 YF06 HAO registered?

YF06 HAO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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