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YF56 PZL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 145,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 135,695 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 135,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,995 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 127,251 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,380 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 121,929 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 118,932 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 118,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,784 miles

EML on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,784 miles

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

EML on

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,253 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/r tyre 3mm thin on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,709 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,453 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 PZL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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