CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG06 PVW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,402 mi
Last recorded142,402 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 PVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 142,399 miles

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended Offside rear seat belt latch not working. (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear 2nd side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front bumper some damage.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,320 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 135,316 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor hanging down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/r17 99h m S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,628 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 128,623 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp loose bracket join gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working twin bulb one not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended gravel in stork not functioning (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended gravel in stork (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,399 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Sep 2017 106,399 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,215 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vibration weight on rear of gearbox lose

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,346 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 86,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,309 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,238 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,234 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,848 miles

engine check light on

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,548 miles

Nearside 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG06 PVW 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 65%.

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 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of YG06 PVW?

You can check the full history of YG06 PVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG06 PVW registered?

YG06 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is YG06 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 PVW shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG06 PVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG06 PVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.