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YF06 HLK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,496 mi
Last recorded160,496 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 HLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 160,496 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,350 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 153,719 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 151,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,773 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 144,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 140,341 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 132,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nearside & offside front tyres perished

Fail 4 Jul 2016 132,822 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nearside & offside front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 121,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,621 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HLK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

YF06 HLK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is YF06 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 HLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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