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YB56 EPX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,670 mi
Last recorded171,670 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 EPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 171,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 160,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 155,075 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

front power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 155,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

front power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 148,339 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 8 May 2013 148,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 3 May 2012 139,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are worn close to limit (PIRELLI 235/55R17 H)

Pass 26 May 2011 133,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 128,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 92,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EPX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPX, 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 YB56 EPX registered?

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

Is YB56 EPX safe to buy?

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