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YE56 LUD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,703 mi
Last recorded233,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LUD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 233,703 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wiper arm,motor links worn

Pass 10 Jan 2020 223,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% approx worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And wiper arms worn (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 223,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% approx worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And wiper arms worn (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 201,145 miles

Both Rear shock covers And bump stops damaged

Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside Rear Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,569 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 159,569 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 153,602 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Rear both (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 133,062 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 111,261 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 17 Dec 2013 96,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,071 miles

cuts in front tyres and worn on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2011 44,071 miles

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

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

cuts in front tyres and worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2011 36,996 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 36,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,905 miles

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

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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YE56 LUD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE56 LUD, 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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YE56 LUD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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