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LS56 YJW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,407 mi
Last recorded153,407 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YJW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 153,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,924 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 148,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,495 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICENCY . MAY REQUIRE SOME ADJSTMENT

Pass 5 Dec 2017 127,639 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,831 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 120,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,167 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,933 miles

covers under car

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak/s

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,734 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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LS56 YJW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

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

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