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YH06 KSV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,960 mi
Last recorded164,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 164,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,789 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 156,782 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 151,004 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 151,004 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 134,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,594 miles

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,495 miles

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

nsf & osf tyres perished in base of tread

Fail 18 Mar 2015 90,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nsf & osf tyres perished in base of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,834 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 49,832 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 49,515 miles

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 28 May 2010 40,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,048 miles

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 KSV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH06 KSV, 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 YH06 KSV registered?

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

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