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YR06 HSZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 HSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 133,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 133,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,251 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 131,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 120,767 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,253 miles

Rear rear underbody slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Offside front backplate partially broken through.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,581 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,154 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,144 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 36,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,594 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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YR06 HSZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR06 HSZ, 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 YR06 HSZ registered?

YR06 HSZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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