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LS56 YKD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,368 mi
Last recorded157,368 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 157,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 155,830 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 155,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value Limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 152,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 152,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 147,662 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,931 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 142,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 142,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,599 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 135,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 126,934 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to plies on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,139 miles

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

chips on front screen

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,227 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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LS56 YKD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS56 YKD, 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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LS56 YKD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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