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YH56 TFE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,323 mi
Last recorded167,323 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 TFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 167,323 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 153,492 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 153,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,627 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,764 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,190 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,002 miles

emmissions too clean to get reading

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,957 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,172 miles

emmissions too clean

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,068 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on inner areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment 235/50R18 97V

Pass 16 Sep 2009

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 TFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

YH56 TFE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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