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YH56 SYT

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 SYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,609 miles

rear brake padfs worn to limit

rear tyres worn low

road test carried out for brakes

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,502 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 60,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight wear front brakes

advise slight wear rear pads

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,653 miles

advise slight wear front brakes

advise slight wear rear pads

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,176 miles

235/55/17/99h

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

some damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,349 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 SYT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

YH56 SYT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 SYT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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