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YG56 YLB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,517 mi
Last recorded135,517 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 135,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 135,517 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,094 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,614 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Recorded (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Recorded (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,784 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 24,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,459 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 YLB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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