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YE56 OUU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,486 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 109,486 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing steering column-not clipped correctly (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 106,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 94,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,586 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 76,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,594 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,607 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 OUU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

YE56 OUU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is YE56 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 OUU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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