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YF56 LLU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 118,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,137 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,225 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,125 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,127 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,148 miles

plastic covers fitted to engine bay and underside not allowing a full inspection

sligh oil leak from rear differential

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 LLU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 LLU registered?

YF56 LLU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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