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YH56 TCO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Oil leak

Slight damage to front registration plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 123,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,313 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,663 miles

all tyres worn close to 1.6mm

Fail 27 Sep 2010 64,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,731 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 TCO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

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

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