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YG56 YAU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 128,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/55 17 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,100 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,006 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,029 miles

engine covers fitted

engine under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

engine under covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges of tread

Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,972 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,220 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 38,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,934 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 YAU 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 86.7%.

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 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

YG56 YAU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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