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LF56 YDC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,893 miles

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 14 Jan 2026 92,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 9 Jan 2025 80,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,470 miles

Both front link bars knocking

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,058 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,903 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,435 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,698 miles

BONNET DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 2 Oct 2009 16,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BONNET DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

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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LF56 YDC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LF56 YDC, 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 LF56 YDC registered?

LF56 YDC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is LF56 YDC safe to buy?

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