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YK56 HRL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,308 mi
Last recorded144,308 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 HRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,308 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 144,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 137,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,803 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 129,803 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,430 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,508 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,499 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 108,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,957 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,687 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,041 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,515 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 37,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,627 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 HRL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YK56 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

YK56 HRL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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