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YK06 SBV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,718 mi
Last recorded139,718 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 SBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 139,718 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2017 139,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 118,999 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres both low (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,011 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,428 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,428 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,380 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YK06 SBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK06 SBV, 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 YK06 SBV registered?

YK06 SBV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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