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YG06 OXW

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 OXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 122,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,357 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPM warning light showing fault in system

Fail 7 Oct 2022 115,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPM warning light showing fault in system

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,652 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 109,652 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 101,245 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 89,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,797 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,298 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,302 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 37,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,300 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

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 OXW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 YG06 OXW, 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 YG06 OXW registered?

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

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