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YF06 UXM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,645 mi
Last recorded204,645 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 204,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 197,777 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Vertical crack, not affecting drivers view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 197,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Vertical crack, not affecting drivers view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 193,454 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 186,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 185,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 182,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 182,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 169,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 164,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 153,884 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 153,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 138,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,045 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 123,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 106,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,408 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)

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 UXM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

YF06 UXM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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