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YX56 MHZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 MHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,915 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 111,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 101,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 76,672 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,394 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,888 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 47,933 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,676 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,831 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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YX56 MHZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX56 MHZ, 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 YX56 MHZ registered?

YX56 MHZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2006.

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