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YR56 MFJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,312 mi
Last recorded140,312 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 MFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 140,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,686 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,661 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,727 miles

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

brake fluid low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,726 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 65% (3.7.B.6b)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,022 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,466 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 13 Jan 2012 60,674 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,888 miles

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

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

slight judder/pulse through brake pedal when applied

Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

slight judder/pulse through brake pedal when applied

washer bottle leaks when topped with fluid

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 32,875 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)

front inner brake pads slightly worn

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 MFJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR56 MFJ, 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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YR56 MFJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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