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YC56 LXR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front arms have slight movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

protective undershields and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,698 miles

bonnet latch is sticking

front washer fluid is partially blocked

low emitter

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,586 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 32,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,137 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 LXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

YC56 LXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is YC56 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 LXR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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