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YC56 OAV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,148 mi
Last recorded129,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,148 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,358 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 84,256 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 72,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,186 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 OAV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

YC56 OAV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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