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YC56 NYB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,963 mi
Last recorded142,963 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 142,963 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken to n/s front brake pads

Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,968 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,044 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 58,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,435 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

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 NYB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 NYB registered?

YC56 NYB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is YC56 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 NYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC56 NYB have outstanding finance?

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