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YE56 OSX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,871 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,703 miles

condensation in o/s headlight

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,476 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,551 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 64,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,078 miles

airbag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,400 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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 OSX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSX, 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 YE56 OSX registered?

YE56 OSX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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