MOT Status
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151,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))
windscreen has a small stone chip
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r child seat fitted. belt not checked.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust pipe clamp fractured
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust pipe clamp fractured
front brake discs slightly worn
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SM56 YYP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 SM56 YYP, 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 YYP registered?
SM56 YYP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.
Is SM56 YYP safe to buy?
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