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YG56 XSR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XSR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,888 miles

All four tyre valves are showing cracks and are slightly perished

Nearside front wiper arm has movement in linkage

Nearside rear tyre is 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm

Offside front headlamp has in a crack in the lower part of the lens also slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm

The rear differential is showing signs of oil around the drive shaft seals

the exhaust manifold is showing signs of carbon around components

Fail 12 Apr 2018 118,888 miles

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

All four tyre valves are showing cracks and are slightly perished

Nearside front wiper arm has movement in linkage

Nearside rear tyre is 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm

Offside front headlamp has in a crack in the lower part of the lens also slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre is 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm

The nearside rear fog light is not working which has put a bulb failure light on the dash

The rear differential is showing signs of oil around the drive shaft seals

the exhaust manifold is showing signs of carbon around components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,717 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 87,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,791 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,747 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,440 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,393 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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YG56 XSR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG56 XSR, 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 YG56 XSR registered?

YG56 XSR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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