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YH06 PFV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,099 mi
Last recorded111,099 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,099 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,681 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 108,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,930 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,478 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 64,065 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 64,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

both rear tyresperished

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,006 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,129 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre wall - ply not exposed.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,576 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 PFV 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 PFV, 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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YH06 PFV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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