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NK55 YCA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 YCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 134,284 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 132,834 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 131,636 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 131,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 129,999 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 129,674 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,714 miles

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners / phone holder

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,979 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,977 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,750 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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NK55 YCA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NK55 YCA, 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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NK55 YCA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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