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YS56 GUE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,966 mi
Last recorded133,966 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 GUE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,966 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 133,966 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake warning light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 128,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,411 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE 235/55/17

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2022 125,388 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated FRONT DONUT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE 235/55/17

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 122,019 miles

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,513 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,513 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 103,129 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,857 miles

EML illuminated

dash milometer intermittent

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2016 98,774 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,686 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,901 miles

Engine light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2011 54,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2010 38,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,740 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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YS56 GUE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YS56 GUE, 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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YS56 GUE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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