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YH06 PXS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,549 mi
Last recorded140,549 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 140,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,130 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2021 138,117 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,203 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 136,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in grease no hole found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,343 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 132,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,586 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2014 81,957 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,624 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2012 63,320 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,304 miles

smoke meter not triggered low emmitter

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,931 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 PXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

YH06 PXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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