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YG06 OWY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,037 mi
Last recorded177,037 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 177,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 159,060 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 158,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,787 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 95,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,376 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,057 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,742 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,739 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,844 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 20,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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 OWY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue 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 YG06 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

YG06 OWY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is YG06 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 OWY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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