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YB56 BHU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BHU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 117,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 117,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm Bent And Touching Anti Roll Bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp Illuminated Indicating A Fault But Before 1st January 2012

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,327 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 106,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,282 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,313 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 95,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,809 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,535 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,216 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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YB56 BHU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB56 BHU, 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 YB56 BHU registered?

YB56 BHU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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