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YG56 OKJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,426 mi
Last recorded168,426 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 168,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 168,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 162,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,159 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 133,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,378 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,181 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 100,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,616 miles

oil leake unknown

rear number plate starting to delaminate

stone chip in front screen less

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front pads appear to be getting low but unable to see clearly through wheel

offside rear tyre has a small cut but not deep enough to expose cords of tyre yet!

Fail 23 Sep 2009 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid getting low

front inner brake pads look low but unable to see clearly

nail in offside rear tyre

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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YG56 OKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG56 OKJ, 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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YG56 OKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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