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YG06 OVT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 OVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 131,848 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,797 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,304 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,096 miles

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,323 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,311 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,311 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,013 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,669 miles

Engine ligth on dash

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 23 Aug 2012 43,864 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front inner discs and inner pads worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,840 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,087 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YG06 OVT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YG06 OVT, 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 YG06 OVT registered?

YG06 OVT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YG06 OVT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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