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YG56 XZF

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,745 miles

Exhaust emits smoke or vapor,

Pass 22 Dec 2019 88,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,367 miles

EML on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,316 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine oil low

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,452 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r

EML lamp on

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread starting to lift no cords exposed

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,149 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 57,147 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,099 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XZF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 XZF registered?

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

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