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YO06 UDX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,973 mi
Last recorded140,973 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 UDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 140,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 134,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,900 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))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 121,896 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake inoperative but holds on gradient

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel carrier not fully secure but unlikely to become detached

Fail 14 Oct 2021 119,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake inoperative but holds on gradient

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel carrier not fully secure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,726 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,330 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,706 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall has cuts in it

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,838 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 46,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,429 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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YO06 UDX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YO06 UDX, 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 YO06 UDX registered?

YO06 UDX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is YO06 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO06 UDX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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