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YB56 EKP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 EKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2023 153,173 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,135 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 132,123 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension travel bump stops perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,334 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 108,583 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 108,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 101,802 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,841 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 94,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 85,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 85,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 76,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on all the time

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,230 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,607 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,607 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,486 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,858 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 EKP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB56 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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