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YY06 DCU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,988 mi
Last recorded182,988 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 DCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 182,988 miles

OIL LEAK.

REAR SHOCKERS BOTH X2 CORRODED.

Fail 27 Mar 2026 182,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

OIL LEAK.

REAR SHOCKERS BOTH X2 CORRODED.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 178,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 168,056 miles

Coolant leak ()

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose + dropped down

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 168,054 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose + dropped down

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 145,460 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 145,410 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2020 138,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,261 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,232 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,997 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 30,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YY06 DCU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YY06 DCU, 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 YY06 DCU registered?

YY06 DCU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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