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YF56 MKE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,729 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake back plates corroded,loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front stone chip to screen

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear body damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

h/brake warning lite on dash

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2022 141,729 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake backplates corroded/loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front stone chip to screen

Offside Rear door and corner damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

h/brake warning light on dash

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,729 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear and middle body damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

stone chips to screen

Fail 17 Nov 2020 141,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing and o/s/front wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing and o/s/rear wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and o/s/front, split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear and middle body damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

stone chips to screen

Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,176 miles

Nearside Front stone chip to screen

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper body damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 134,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front stone chip to screen

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper body damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 124,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full access to some components.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 110,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil level over maximum

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,800 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,800 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,154 miles

n/s tyre sidewalls scuffed and perished

Pass 2 May 2012 53,281 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 53,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,303 miles

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

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)

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 MKE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

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

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