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YH56 LFD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,588 mi
Last recorded165,588 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 LFD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 165,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 148,612 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Nov 2022 148,612 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2021 140,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 140,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 116,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,680 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 110,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,675 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn low on inner shoulders and smooth on outers

rear tyres worn down to minimum tread depth bars

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

band of corrosion to inner surface of both front discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,012 miles

child seat fitted into nearside rear passenger seat, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted into nearside rear passenger seat, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,571 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 49,564 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,986 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 LFD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFD, 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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YH56 LFD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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