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YD56 GVN

2006 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 GVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2024 118,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop incomplete

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2023 112,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop incomplete

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Fail 16 Mar 2022 108,111 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,055 miles

1ltr oil added for test

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

wiper linkage very worn

Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,055 miles

1ltr oil added for test

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

wiper linkage very worn

Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear subframe corroded

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 93,670 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1ltr oil added for test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear subframe corroded

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear suspension components corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear suspension components corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 79,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 61,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,216 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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YD56 GVN is a 2006 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD56 GVN, 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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YD56 GVN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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