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RJ56 YVA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,188 mi
Last recorded165,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 165,188 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 158,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 150,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 150,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 144,242 miles

Offside Front disc cover broken

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,977 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded around edges

nearside rear tyre is on the tread bars

Pass 23 Mar 2015 107,027 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,239 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,942 miles

N/S/F wheel rim slightly distorted

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and feathering

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,941 miles

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

N/S/F wheel rim slightly distorted

N/S/R tyre on limit and tyre feathering

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and feathering

O/S/R tyre feathering and near limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,113 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,001 miles

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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RJ56 YVA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RJ56 YVA, 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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RJ56 YVA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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