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YF56 JKU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,586 mi
Last recorded145,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 JKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 145,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 139,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 136,163 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 136,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment O/S Efficiency low (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,977 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,068 miles

brake pad warning light on dash.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,986 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 90,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,091 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 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 20 Dec 2012 75,091 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,293 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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YF56 JKU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF56 JKU, 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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YF56 JKU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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