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YF56 KWX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,349 mi
Last recorded199,349 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 199,349 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 198,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 181,383 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2020 178,858 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Catch & release button stiff (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,140 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 137,784 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,588 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm. O/s/r wheel rim has been repaired with weld.

various small stonr chips in the windscreen. front bumper scuffed.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 122,588 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake disc worn/corroded.

rear brake disc worn/corroded and brake pads low!

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stonr chips in the windscreen. front bumper scuffed.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,291 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,171 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,580 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,485 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 KWX 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 86.7%.

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 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 YF56 KWX, 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 KWX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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