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YC56 ZVP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,508 mi
Last recorded189,508 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ZVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 189,508 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Pass 25 Jan 2023 174,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has play

Fail 25 Jan 2023 174,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 162,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 144,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 136,380 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 136,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 117,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,841 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,841 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,024 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 99,024 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,874 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,203 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 40,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

light corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,375 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 31,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,211 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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YC56 ZVP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YC56 ZVP, 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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YC56 ZVP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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