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LS56 ZYF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 ZYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 159,120 miles

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2021 148,482 miles

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,631 miles

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

handbrake near end of travel

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 139,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake near end of travel

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,079 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch or dual mass flywheel noisy when clutch pedal depressed.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,519 miles

low parking brake performance pass

low parking brake performance pass

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,883 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,694 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,360 miles

front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,769 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,769 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,232 miles

engine oil over fill

front brake discs scored

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,825 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 ZYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS56 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

LS56 ZYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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