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LY56 ELV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,207 mi
Last recorded156,207 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ELV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 156,207 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 156,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 146,205 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 140,019 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,054 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 113,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,695 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)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 100,695 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,993 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,477 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 65,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,109 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges

Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,878 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on the edges

under body covers fitted

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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LY56 ELV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY56 ELV, 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 LY56 ELV registered?

LY56 ELV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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