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YH06 LDE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 140,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,546 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 126,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 125,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 124,496 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 124,481 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 123,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 35,480 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 9 Jun 2008 26,575 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 LDE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

YH06 LDE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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