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YG56 YGJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

189,086 mi
Last recorded189,086 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 189,086 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 180,776 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 170,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,389 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test.

engine oil at minimum

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,563 miles

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,274 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,471 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,471 miles

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

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 YGJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

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

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