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YY56 AEL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,669 mi
Last recorded194,669 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 194,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 172,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 169,364 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 169,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 162,523 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 156,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R CV Joint leaking grease

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 156,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R CV Joint leaking grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 146,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 128,748 miles

No emissions readout - too lean.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 128,478 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

No emissions readout - too lean.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,164 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre cut in outer edge of tread . no cords showing.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,371 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,371 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YY56 AEL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY56 AEL, 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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YY56 AEL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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