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YR56 MEV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,056 mi
Last recorded181,056 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 MEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 181,056 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 181,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 173,037 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 172,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 162,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 151,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad worn 50% more than OSR

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,987 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,987 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,577 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,224 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,794 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,874 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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YR56 MEV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YR56 MEV, 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 YR56 MEV registered?

YR56 MEV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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