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YJ06 VEF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,223 mi
Last recorded148,223 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 VEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,691 miles

nsr osr osf tyres worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 139,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 131,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible brake hose. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,748 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,091 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,487 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 66,487 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,632 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VEF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ06 VEF registered?

YJ06 VEF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YJ06 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 VEF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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