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YG56 XZZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,462 mi
Last recorded240,462 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 240,462 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 240,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 228,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 227,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 216,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center marked in yellow chalk (repairable) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 205,612 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 205,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp causing indicator to illuminate (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 187,497 miles

Offside Front osf shock absorber leaking fluid slightly

Offside Front osf tyre worn on inner edge

auto gear box sump leaking oil slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2017 167,940 miles

Front both front brake disc back plates loose

Fail 10 Nov 2017 167,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front both front brake disc back plates loose

Pass 5 Nov 2016 160,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 151,067 miles

parking brake has slight travel

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 151,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake has slight travel

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,003 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,111 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,692 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 XZZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

YG56 XZZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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