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YH06 LKK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

156,695 mi
Last recorded156,695 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 146,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 137,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,256 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,099 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,096 miles

Brake performance not tested starter motor failed (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,375 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,073 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,057 miles

emission to clean to test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,398 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,272 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 LKK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LKK, 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 LKK registered?

YH06 LKK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 LKK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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