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YH56 TNK

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,520 mi
Last recorded76,520 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 TNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,783 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 55,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 55,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,074 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 34,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,180 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 19,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,463 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 TNK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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