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CV56 YEL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 158,004 miles

front brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 1 Aug 2023 151,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 143,668 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 27 Jun 2022 143,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 136,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 132,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,750 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,750 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,625 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 61,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,289 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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CV56 YEL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV56 YEL, 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 CV56 YEL registered?

CV56 YEL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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