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YE56 OPL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 119,138 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,346 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroding

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 93,029 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper parked (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,130 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,880 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on inside wall

offside rear tyre perished on inside wall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,220 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OPL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE56 OPL, 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 YE56 OPL registered?

YE56 OPL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is YE56 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 OPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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