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YH06 KXG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 107,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 104,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,871 miles

EML On

Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly On Shock

TPML On

Fail 24 May 2023 98,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML On

Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly On Shock

TPML On

Pass 24 May 2022 93,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 93,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,338 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 80,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake dics slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake dics slightly pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,100 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil .Appears to have no damping affect

Offside front shock absorber appears to have no damping affect

Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,166 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,966 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 51,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,712 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 KXG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

YH06 KXG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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