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YG56 YBN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 112,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 107,189 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 102,112 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 102,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2019 99,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,110 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,457 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,192 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 71,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 66,079 miles

cut in side wall nearside front tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 66,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

cut in side wall nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 59,789 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,040 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 53,040 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,415 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 YBN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

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

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