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YC56 OEG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OEG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside parking brake effort poor

Fail 16 Jan 2024 82,472 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,615 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside handbrake effort poor

Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,615 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside handbrake effort poor

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,008 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 59,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front and nearside and offside rear tyres starting to split

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,851 miles

front brake discs corroded & inner pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jun 2016 46,844 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded & inner pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/door mirror slight damage

puncture warning lamp staying on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,442 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 OEG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

YC56 OEG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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