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EY56 YLM

2006 BMW X3

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,562 mi
Last recorded101,562 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 YLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm @ inner edge of central three quarters...235/50/18 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake effort only just meeting requirements and may need adjustment.

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 86,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,488 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,513 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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EY56 YLM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY56 YLM, 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 EY56 YLM registered?

EY56 YLM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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