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YC56 LHN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,112 mi
Last recorded173,112 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 173,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 162,879 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

fault on lights. all lights flash on start up

Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,879 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

fault on lights. all lights flash on start up

Pass 14 Feb 2022 148,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,100 miles

front bull bar fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 137,099 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bull bar fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,637 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,572 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,572 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,072 miles

emissions to clean

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)

emissions to clean

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emmissions are too clean to register on tester.

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

N/s/r fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front inner brake pads look low

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,569 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,610 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 LHN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

YC56 LHN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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