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YC56 LLU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 129,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 123,222 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 122,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 116,332 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,569 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 97,378 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,831 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,942 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 74,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,389 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 6 Nov 2013 59,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,901 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,898 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 LLU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU registered?

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

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