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YC56 LJN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,777 mi
Last recorded169,777 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 167,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 150,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,480 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak on under-tray ()

Under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,791 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,499 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 24,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

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 LJN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 LJN registered?

YC56 LJN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 LJN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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