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LY56 AYL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,254 mi
Last recorded92,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,515 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,284 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,674 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,585 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 34,584 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,611 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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LY56 AYL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY56 AYL, 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 LY56 AYL registered?

LY56 AYL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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