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YE56 PYF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,777 mi
Last recorded135,777 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 PYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 122,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 109,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 103 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 103 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,622 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,186 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,295 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,714 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 PYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

YE56 PYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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