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YE56 XDJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,868 mi
Last recorded145,868 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,502 miles

Offside Front back plate lose but not going to fall off

Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front back plate lose but not going to fall off

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 94,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to mid section clamp corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 92,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 81,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside 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 XDJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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