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SP56 YPN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,994 mi
Last recorded110,994 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,994 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,747 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,633 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,632 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake wear indicator light showing on dashboard (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,042 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,597 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT EXHAUST WELDED THROUGHOUT

Fail 15 Dec 2016 73,595 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT EXHAUST WELDED THROUGHOUT

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,220 miles

Offside Front WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 18 Dec 2015 66,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ON JOINTS AND DPF (7.1.2)

Offside Front WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,851 miles

front brake discs worn

front wipers smeary but clear screen

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit *advise replacement*

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,434 miles

N/s/f tyre low outer edge

Turbo boost pipe split/ leaking inside bonnet

Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s/f tyre low outer edge

Turbo boost pipe split/ leaking inside bonnet

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,033 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,580 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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SP56 YPN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP56 YPN, 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 SP56 YPN registered?

SP56 YPN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is SP56 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 YPN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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