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YF06 NFR

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,923 mi
Last recorded168,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 NFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 168,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 168,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 165,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 165,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 160,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 154,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 154,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake leaver high may require adjustments

Pass 8 Jul 2020 147,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished

Pass 11 Jun 2019 139,037 miles

Front Exhaust flexible coupling slightly loose, but still secure

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective starting to split, but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre and offside front tyre has slight damage (cuts in tread)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Offside rear tyre tread cut in several places but ply or cords not visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2014 107,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Offside rear tyre tread cut in several places but ply or cords not visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 69,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,345 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 NFR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

YF06 NFR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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