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YH06 KVB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 124,753 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside - Offside (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 31 Dec 2024 124,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside - Offside (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,000 miles

4x4 traction lamp illuminated indicating a fault with the 4wheel drive system

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 116,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

4x4 traction lamp illuminated indicating a fault with the 4wheel drive system

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,729 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,514 miles

Low Level Fuel Warning Light On

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad Looks Thin/Low, Tight Enclosed Access To See (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Inner & Outer Edge's, Devoid Of Tread On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Inner & Outer Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,336 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,887 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 45,458 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 38,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,379 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 KVB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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