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YC56 LKG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,451 mi
Last recorded153,451 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 153,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 152,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 150,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 148,362 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 148,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 145,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 135,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,054 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,238 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,533 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,149 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LKG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

YC56 LKG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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