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MX56 YOL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,264 mi
Last recorded180,264 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YOL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 180,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 171,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 171,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 165,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 158,660 miles

Heat shield mountings starting to corrode

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 27 May 2020 154,364 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 154,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,762 miles

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Fail 13 Mar 2019 145,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,850 miles

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

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,391 miles

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,227 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,740 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 45,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,235 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,235 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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MX56 YOL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,933cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX56 YOL, 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 MX56 YOL registered?

MX56 YOL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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