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SM56 YRP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YRP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 126,586 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 126,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 121,048 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 120,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 107,684 miles

All tyres slightly perished on outer and inner part of tread.

Nearside Front Upper Caliper slider dust cap missing.

Offside Rear Outer Upper arm bush dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Both sides, tyres getting worn inside.

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

Fail 15 May 2018 107,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated The back plate is loose due corrosion. (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres slightly perished on outer and inner part of tread.

Nearside Front Upper Caliper slider dust cap missing.

Offside Rear Outer Upper arm bush dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Both sides, tyres getting worn inside.

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

Pass 19 May 2017 97,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,775 miles

Child Seat Fitted

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 12 Apr 2016 82,775 miles

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

Child Seat Fitted

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,926 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,341 miles

front bumper damaged

nsf door damaged osf door damaged osf mirror and pillar damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,741 miles

unable to fully check underside due to covers etc

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 YRP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YRP, 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 SM56 YRP registered?

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

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