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YC56 LKJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,734 miles

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 101,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,850 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor/pick up ring deteriorated (1.6 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,429 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,677 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,007 miles

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

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 Feb 2011 23,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,586 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 LKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

YC56 LKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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