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YB56 DXV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,819 mi
Last recorded143,819 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 DXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 143,819 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

prop shaft rubber doughnut worn

suspension components and load bearing points corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 143,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

prop shaft rubber doughnut worn

suspension components and load bearing points corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 135,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,537 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 110,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake backplate catching on hub

Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,228 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,701 miles

hand brake ratchet loose operation

Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

hand brake ratchet loose operation

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,460 miles

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)

Shaking/Vibration on Brake Test

o/s Reverse light not working

Pass 12 May 2011 53,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,429 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 DXV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue 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 YB56 DXV, 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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YB56 DXV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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