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WG56 JYC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,974 mi
Last recorded174,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 174,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 174,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 167,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wire rubbing on anti-roll bar linkage

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly seated

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 160,085 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wire rubbing on anti-roll bar linkage

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly seated

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 152,829 miles

4x4 light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 145,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 144,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 138,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 132,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perishing and splitting

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 132,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perishing and splitting

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 132,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% partially not illuminated (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,082 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 126,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,512 miles

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

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

zero emissions reading

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,409 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,095 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,717 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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WG56 JYC 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 73.9%.

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 WG56 JYC, 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 WG56 JYC registered?

WG56 JYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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