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LY06 KCA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 KCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 118,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,897 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 1 Aug 2015 109,897 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,751 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,444 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,749 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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LY06 KCA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY06 KCA, 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 LY06 KCA registered?

LY06 KCA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is LY06 KCA safe to buy?

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