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RO56 LYG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

268,401 mi
Last recorded268,401 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 LYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 268,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 264,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 236,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 232,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 274,226 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 223,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 218,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 208,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 193,162 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 193,158 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 169,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 144,151 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 144,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,804 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,070 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,070 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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RO56 LYG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO56 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 LYG registered?

RO56 LYG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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