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YX06 VFZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,050 mi
Last recorded181,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 181,050 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 181,019 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 177,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 177,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 172,450 miles

Engine oil leak, not excessive, undertrays restrict inspection.

Nearside Front Upper Anti bar drop link ball joint gaiter split slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted And chaffing in strut location point. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite bad, but not excessive ()

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

PAS rack has had heat applied to both track rod end/locking nuts areas.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 172,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Recorded 1.09 mean average, min has to be 0.50, according to chassis plate reading. (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Engine oil leak, not excessive, undertrays restrict inspection.

Nearside Front Upper Anti bar drop link ball joint gaiter split slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted And chaffing in strut location point. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite bad, but not excessive ()

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

PAS rack has had heat applied to both track rod end/locking nuts areas.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 156,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 156,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,959 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 135,935 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,099 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged also twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,169 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,559 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,498 miles

front tyre edges worn.

play in lower arm bushes.

rear pads low.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 49,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,517 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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YX06 VFZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX06 VFZ, 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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YX06 VFZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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