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BT56 YHN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,346 mi
Last recorded115,346 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 115,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,197 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 113,197 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 111,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2019 103,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 98,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,684 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate lamp on (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 94,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate lamp on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall damage - curbing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,618 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,434 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,926 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,916 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,404 miles

tyre warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YHN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT56 YHN, 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 BT56 YHN registered?

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

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