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YE56 OPY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,598 mi
Last recorded153,598 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 153,598 miles

Nearside Front tyer wearing on outter edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 144,117 miles

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

handbrake travel requires attention

Fail 6 Sep 2023 144,117 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,832 miles

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

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

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 119,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,205 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,023 miles

Rear Tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,057 miles

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

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

parking breke just meets requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,388 miles

emmissions too clean to test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,791 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 34,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,883 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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YE56 OPY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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