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YE56 PYL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,189 mi
Last recorded185,189 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 185,189 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 26 Oct 2021 184,785 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 151,489 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,148 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,301 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay and inside vehicle but not considered to be excessive

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2017 132,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,491 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 90,358 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,011 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 80,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,562 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 PYL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

YE56 PYL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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