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YF56 LUH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

park brake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,113 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise, rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 109,860 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 107,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 82,523 miles

N/S/F/HEADLIGHT/COVER/DAMAGED

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,523 miles

N/S/F/HEADLIGHT/COVER/DAMAGED

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,075 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 LUH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LUH, 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 YF56 LUH registered?

YF56 LUH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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