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YF06 HFS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,053 mi
Last recorded152,053 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 152,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,684 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2016 150,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 150,641 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 147,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 138,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 138,983 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 133,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 118,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,123 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn close to limit and unevenly

Fail 9 Jul 2010 102,123 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside front tyre worn close to limit and unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,513 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 HFS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF06 HFS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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