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YH56 TUV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,737 mi
Last recorded123,737 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 TUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 123,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,763 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,361 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2019 92,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 88,305 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 83,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear alloy wheel slight buckle

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 44,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,109 miles

Advise all four tyres low tread

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 50,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,386 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 43,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,377 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 36,377 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 TUV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

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

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