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YJ06 CWX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 CWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 139,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2025 139,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 131,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 126,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,523 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,669 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 103,935 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 103,935 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,058 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 51,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,572 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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YJ06 CWX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YJ06 CWX, 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 YJ06 CWX registered?

YJ06 CWX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ06 CWX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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