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S11 LYC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,073 mi
Last recorded141,073 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 LYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 134,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 131,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 127,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 120,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 111,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,893 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,538 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear brake discs surfaces pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,248 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 44,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S11 LYC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S11 LYC, 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 S11 LYC registered?

S11 LYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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