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YF56 YVJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,375 mi
Last recorded126,375 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 126,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 115,689 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 109,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to the wear bars.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 107,061 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to the wear bars.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,128 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 5 Jul 2018 104,124 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,097 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 YVJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

YF56 YVJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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