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YH06 WDE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,339 mi
Last recorded148,339 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 148,339 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 148,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 148,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 145,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 140,877 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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 140,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 135,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,002 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 125,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2017 111,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 105,990 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 95,376 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 95,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,114 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,383 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,923 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 WDE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

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