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LS56 YJM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

213,605 mi
Last recorded213,605 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YJM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 213,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 190,223 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 174,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 163,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 161,049 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm is wearing on edges and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm is wearing on edges and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 131,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 131,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 115,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 99,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 92,915 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 92,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,302 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,882 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,466 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS56 YJM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS56 YJM, 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 LS56 YJM registered?

LS56 YJM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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