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SM56 YNG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,637 mi
Last recorded113,637 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YNG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 113,637 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 106,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 106,304 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Broken front flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken at join with centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust clamp corroded away allowing centre pipe to slide in and out freely (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,396 miles

Both rear shock absorbers feel weak

Cover sills fitted

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Plastic under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,075 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2014 80,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edge of both front tyres worn and nearing limit

Fail 15 Aug 2014 79,874 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edge of both front tyres worn and nearing limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,833 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,768 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 58,712 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on dash

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,823 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,394 miles

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

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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SM56 YNG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM56 YNG, 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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SM56 YNG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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