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YE56 PPZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,164 mi
Last recorded157,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 PPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 157,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 157,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 10 Aug 2023 150,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 150,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 146,347 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,279 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 137,275 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 132,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,697 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,649 miles

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

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 PPZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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