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YT06 BNN

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,653 mi
Last recorded137,653 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 BNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 137,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 132,479 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 132,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 129,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,488 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 113,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,143 miles

No recordable smoke emissions noted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Slight movement from both front most lower arm bushes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,472 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight movement from both front most lower arm bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight movement from both front most lower arm bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,212 miles

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

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

tms woring light is on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 85,212 miles

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

tms woring light is on

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,570 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,610 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,525 miles

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

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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YT06 BNN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YT06 BNN, 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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YT06 BNN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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