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YK56 FMA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,518 mi
Last recorded145,518 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 FMA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 145,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 136,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,972 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 127,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 120,141 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 120,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,442 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,702 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 104,610 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced fell back into headlamp. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both main beam bulbs are insecure in their holders

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,475 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 99,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,940 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage inner sidewall.

Oil/ Fluid leak from engine area under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,126 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2012 50,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,462 miles

Both rear tyres are worn very bady on the inner edge. replacement strongly advised.

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

Tyre warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2011 41,459 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn very bady on the inner edge. replacement strongly advised.

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

Tyre warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,424 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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YK56 FMA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK56 FMA, 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 YK56 FMA registered?

YK56 FMA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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