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YP56 YGU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 YGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 113,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,797 miles

EML remains on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,946 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 68,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 27,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,224 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,520 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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YP56 YGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP56 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP56 YGU registered?

YP56 YGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is YP56 YGU safe to buy?

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