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YG06 PDO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 PDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,115 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 92,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,219 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn very low

head lamp leveling device broken on rear axle

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,912 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 81,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,209 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 77,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,940 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES 235/40/18

Offside Front TYRE ON 3MM BUT WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE - 235/40/18

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,853 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Apr 2013 47,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,921 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,921 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,270 miles

no emissions test as readings too low to register

Fail 1 May 2009 22,270 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

no emissions test as readings too low to register

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 PDO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

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

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