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PE56 YCP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 125,262 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened & offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four & perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on brake discs

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,235 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 119,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,383 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,631 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 111,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,750 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,885 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,102 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,842 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PE56 YCP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE56 YCP, 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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PE56 YCP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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