2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YC06 UYG
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 97,972 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC06 UYG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 97,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC06 UYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (YC06 UYG) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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