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YH56 SBV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 SBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 102,479 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside parking brake fault (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,522 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,618 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 SBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

YH56 SBV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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