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YC56 NVO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,491 mi
Last recorded124,491 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,491 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 124,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,304 miles

Slight corrosion to front suspension and subframe prescribed areas

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,937 miles

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

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

Parking brake has excessive travel. Advise check and adjustment.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,349 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 113,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,084 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,701 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,590 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre low inner edge and out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,916 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,218 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,853 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 NVO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

YC56 NVO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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