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YF06 UYD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 161,281 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 157,871 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 151,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,142 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,822 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 14 Oct 2019 126,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,538 miles

front brake disc worn

under vehicle has covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,536 miles

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

front brake disc worn

under vehicle has covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,247 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2012 66,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,875 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 UYD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

YF06 UYD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2006.

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