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YH06 KTN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,714 mi
Last recorded177,714 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 177,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 171,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 164,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 158,088 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,173 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,722 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,786 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 126,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,442 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,757 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 108,168 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 98,683 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,931 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,872 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)

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

emissions to clean for test

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,370 miles

slight damage to both front outer tyre wall

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 KTN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KTN, 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

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What year was YH06 KTN registered?

YH06 KTN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is YH06 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH06 KTN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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