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180,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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
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
tyre treadwear slightly uneven inner edge
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
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
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
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
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
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)
near side rear tyre has cuts in outer wall but not to core
off side rear parking brake just passed
o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
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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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YC56 LGF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2006.
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