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YH56 KNZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,452 mi
Last recorded94,452 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 94,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 85,612 miles

Suspension steering and brake system components slightly corroded

Under cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,126 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,060 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner tread

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,178 miles

front covers fitted hard to inspect at front

front protection covers are covered in oil

rear axle corroded at diff

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,177 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard welded (7.1.3)

front covers fitted hard to inspect at front

front protection covers are covered in oil

rear axle corroded at diff

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,855 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,094 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,534 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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YH56 KNZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH56 KNZ, 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 YH56 KNZ registered?

YH56 KNZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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