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LF56 YJC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,713 mi
Last recorded149,713 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 149,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 147,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 143,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 140,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,433 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,569 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 107,565 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,745 miles

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

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

strong smell from exhaust ?

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,632 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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LF56 YJC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

LF56 YJC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is LF56 YJC safe to buy?

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