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YE56 RUH

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,354 mi
Last recorded180,354 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 180,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 165,970 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2020 165,970 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2019 148,728 miles

Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements And May Need Servicing Or Adjusting

Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 131,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,153 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some areas

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,102 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parts of front to rear brake pipes not visable

tops of rear springs not visable

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,835 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RUH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

YE56 RUH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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