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YH06 UME

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,636 mi
Last recorded205,636 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 UME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 205,636 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 205,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 197,375 miles

Nearside Front back plate slightly loose

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front backplate slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2024 186,170 miles

Nearside Front back plate

Offside Front back plate

Fail 22 Dec 2023 185,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front back plate

Offside Front back plate

Pass 22 Dec 2022 175,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 175,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 167,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,674 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 152,218 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 142,214 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,552 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,770 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,216 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,815 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,562 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,867 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 UME is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UME, 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 UME registered?

YH06 UME is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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