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YP06 ZHY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,814 mi
Last recorded117,814 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 ZHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 117,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,175 miles

rear differential oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,032 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS not working

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,280 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 89,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,182 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 78,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS on red

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,749 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both over 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Engine oil below minimum, 1.5lt added

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 57,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face 50% corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,398 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,848 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,727 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,377 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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YP06 ZHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YP06 ZHY, 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 YP06 ZHY registered?

YP06 ZHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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