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YF06 HCV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,156 mi
Last recorded136,156 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 136,156 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray-o/s/r indicator starting to loose colour- exaust flexi corroded and slight leak- bonnet catching and stiff- rear axle corroded- both rear coil springs corroded-

rear tyres perishing- rear pads wearing low- prop shaft bushs and wishbone bushs starting to perish and deteriate- n.s.head light slight movement

Pass 27 Apr 2021 133,281 miles

all tyres perished slightly-coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished slightly-exhaust flexi slightly deteriated-both front ball joints slight play-n/s/f/ brake slightly binding-o/s/r/ indicator discoloured slightly-

parking brake passed on limits and lever slight travel-rear brake pads wearing low-propshaft bushes perished slightly-

Pass 8 Apr 2020 131,662 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both siders front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 117,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,749 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 97,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,014 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,991 miles

both front shockabsorbers leaking

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,900 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,900 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,123 miles

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

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

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

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 HCV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HCV, 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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YF06 HCV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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