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YC56 LGF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,654 mi
Last recorded180,654 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 180,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2025 173,393 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 163,234 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering engine bay but no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front fog lamp not working

o/s headlamp washer inop o/s

Fail 22 May 2024 163,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering engine bay but no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front fog lamp not working

o/s headlamp washer inop o/s

Pass 24 May 2023 155,506 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

headlamp washer inop o/s

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 May 2022 146,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both damaged/slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

cannot open boot

headlamp washers missing

n/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,280 miles

tyre treadwear slightly uneven inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,065 miles

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

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

front numberplate slightly damaged

front o/s tyre has slight damage inner edge+rears have slightly uneven treadwear

Fail 22 Aug 2019 125,063 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front numberplate slightly damaged

front o/s tyre has slight damage inner edge+rears have slightly uneven treadwear

parking brake travel on limit

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,581 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has damp inside lens but not effecting beam pattern

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

corrosion on suspension compoents not considered excessive

tpms warning illuminated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has damp inside lens but not effecting beam pattern

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

corrosion on suspension compoents not considered excessive

tpms warning illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,549 miles

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

EML light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,166 miles

near side rear tyre has cuts in outer wall but not to core

off side rear parking brake just passed

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,212 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,521 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,521 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,116 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 LGF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC56 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

YC56 LGF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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