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YF56 MMA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,305 mi
Last recorded181,305 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 181,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 177,123 miles

emissions not detected on test

Fail 25 Sep 2023 177,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions not detected on test

Pass 9 Sep 2022 172,085 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 163,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 163,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 151,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 145,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 145,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 137,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,031 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,411 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 120,411 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,352 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,395 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2010 77,395 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 MMA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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