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YG56 XST

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,582 mi
Last recorded145,582 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 145,582 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2021 141,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 141,887 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,414 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED RESTRICTED VIEW AND SILL COVERS RESTRICTED VIEW

Fail 7 Aug 2020 137,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED RESTRICTED VIEW AND SILL COVERS RESTRICTED VIEW

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 133,086 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Centre rear seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Child seat fitted in rear

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,140 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 121,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking Nsr behind plastic cover (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 113,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 102,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,924 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,856 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,262 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,047 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 XST is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YG56 XST, 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 XST registered?

YG56 XST is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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