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YC56 NKM

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,273 mi
Last recorded152,273 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 146,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 140,217 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 137,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,787 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 19 May 2014 89,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 84,885 miles

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,581 miles

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

both front tyres showing signs of sidewall perishing.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,930 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,247 miles

All four tyres slightly perished & starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,850 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 41,850 miles

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

Front 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 NKM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

YC56 NKM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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