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YC56 AXY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,862 mi
Last recorded163,862 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 AXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 163,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 156,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 144,767 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 130,826 miles

Dual mass flywheel noisy

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 119,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,586 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,483 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,483 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,570 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,440 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,965 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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YC56 AXY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YC56 AXY, 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 YC56 AXY registered?

YC56 AXY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 AXY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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