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YY56 OBV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,696 mi
Last recorded151,696 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 134,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,870 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,602 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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