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YC56 NUM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,541 mi
Last recorded125,541 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 125,224 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 9 Dec 2016 117,271 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 117,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,357 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,513 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,662 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,159 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 NUM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

YC56 NUM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is YC56 NUM safe to buy?

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