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YF56 MGJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 125,822 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 125,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,102 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & Rear ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,088 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 100,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 40 ZR19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 40 ZR19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2013 67,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,406 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2011 42,064 miles

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

door sill covers fitted

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,664 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 28,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MGJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

YF56 MGJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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