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YH06 OXW

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,677 mi
Last recorded142,677 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 142,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 At Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,736 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear nearside and offside SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,172 miles

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,631 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2019 117,161 miles

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

WIPERS POOR

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,744 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS HEAVY EDGE WEAR

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,151 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,757 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,750 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,063 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,550 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OXW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

YH06 OXW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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