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BT56 YHF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,141 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o.s.r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on shoulder

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,062 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,098 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a groove worn into inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

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

hand brake efficiency was only just met

Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a groove worn into inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

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

hand brake efficiency was only just met

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,171 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency was only just met.

parking brake travel getting high

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,070 miles

Offside Rear tyre has splits around inner & outer walls

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

parking brake efficiency was only just met

parking brake lever travel is getting high

Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer position lamp is not working and also the lens is damaged

Offside Rear tyre has splits around inner & outer walls

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

parking brake efficiency was only just met

parking brake lever travel is getting high

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,687 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has small splits on inner & outer walls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency was only just met

Fail 7 Mar 2018 84,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear tyre has small splits on inner & outer walls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency was only just met

tyre pressure warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre -- inner & outer walls damaged ( tyre run on the rim)

tyre monitoring warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,765 miles

front strut brace mounting bolts are loose

n/sf, o/sr, n/sr tyres have small splits around outer walls

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front strut brace mounting bolts are loose

n/sf, o/sr, n/sr tyres have small splits around outer walls

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,567 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,540 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2012 67,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

fuel light on

Pass 17 Jul 2011 54,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,051 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,582 miles

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

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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BT56 YHF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 YHF, 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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BT56 YHF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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