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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper starting to smear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer edge
oil leak from engine/gearbox area
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer edge
oil leak from engine/gearbox area
n/s reverse light inop
n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges
n/s/r tyre bald inner edge
o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges
o/s/r tyre bald inner edge
N/s/r tyre cut & nail in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges & sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
N/s/r tyre cut & nail in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges & sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear brake discs pitted and corroded.
spare wheel loose.
rear brake discs heavily corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.
rear brake discs heavily corroded.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Unable to carry out full underside check due to plastic undetrays fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Unable to carry out full underside check due to plastic undetrays fitted
Nearside rear brake disc pitted
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake disc pitted
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YC56 SZD 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 66.7%.
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 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 SZD, 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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YC56 SZD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.
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