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YH56 LXV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,866 mi
Last recorded116,866 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 LXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,866 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 116,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,622 miles

Both front lower track control arm inner bushes have slight wear.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 101,484 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower track control arm inner bushes have slight wear.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,239 miles

Nearside wiper arm fouling bonnet

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,239 miles

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

Nearside wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,036 miles

Engine Malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Engine Malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE:- 255/45 18 Y (rear only)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,937 miles

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

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

Tyre Size: 255/45 ZR18

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,763 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LXV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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