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YR56 NWY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 NWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,249 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 133,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 131,965 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 131,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 127,339 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,613 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2016 102,566 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 102,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,146 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,380 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,380 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,107 miles

front brake pads visually low

rear brake pads visually low

Fail 22 Sep 2012 83,107 miles

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

front brake pads visually low

rear brake pads visually low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,160 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 NWY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

YR56 NWY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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