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YH06 LPA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,225 mi
Last recorded129,225 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 122,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 122,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 25 May 2019 119,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 119,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 112,906 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 112,902 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 103,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

under covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 90,415 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf box slight damaged

hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting

Fail 27 May 2016 90,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emission not tested (7.4.A2)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf box slight damaged

hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting

Pass 13 May 2015 82,847 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 82,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 73,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,773 miles

t p m light on

Pass 24 May 2012 56,488 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)

Fail 23 May 2012 56,488 miles

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

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 27 May 2011 47,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 38,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 38,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,578 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 LPA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

YH06 LPA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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