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YH06 KSE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,278 mi
Last recorded207,278 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KSE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 207,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 178,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 164,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on outer edge close to cords

Fail 21 Apr 2016 164,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on outer edge close to cords

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 129,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat in n/s/r seat belt & booster seat fitted to o/s/r

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 113,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat in n/s/r seat belt & booster seat fitted to o/s/r

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 96,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,995 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,996 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,513 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,513 miles

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

Oil leak

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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YH06 KSE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YH06 KSE, 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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YH06 KSE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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