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YH56 TZZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,846 miles

Deep cut o/s/f Tyre, not deep enough to reach chords

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Deep cut o/s/f Tyre, not deep enough to reach chords

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,513 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,442 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,145 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,501 miles

Both rear tyres on the legal limit will need replacment very soon

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 TZZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

YH56 TZZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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