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YC56 NXL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,755 miles

NB fitted with mechanical hand brake

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front and rear heat shields insecure

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2022 97,736 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NB fitted with mechanical hand brake

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front and rear heat shields insecure

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,563 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

dsm cant detect any smoke

Fail 17 Sep 2021 90,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade damaged

dsm cant detect any smoke

heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear back plates corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake performance could be improved

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 77,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,247 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 59,247 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,817 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,214 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 NXL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

YC56 NXL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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