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YC56 SJY

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 146,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 140,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 132,902 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 123,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,817 miles

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,450 miles

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

O/S/R tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 1 Aug 2011 74,450 miles

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

O/S/R tyre tread depth 3mm

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,020 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,589 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 SJY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

YC56 SJY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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