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YD56 YWZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,534 mi
Last recorded169,534 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 YWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 169,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 164,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 164,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 160,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view From wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 160,774 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed Arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view From wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 155,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,237 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 142,235 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,523 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre low

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

Rear tyres low

Fail 12 Nov 2016 128,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre low

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

Rear tyres low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,962 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

please note hand brake reading low on the n/s/rear

Pass 24 Aug 2013 92,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,543 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 86,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,265 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,768 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,768 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YWZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YWZ, 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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What year was YD56 YWZ registered?

YD56 YWZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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