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YC56 SZR

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,730 mi
Last recorded223,730 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SZR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 223,730 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 218,058 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 206,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 195,577 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 188,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 176,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 163,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 150,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,560 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,927 miles

corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

offside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

offside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,948 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,434 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,133 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,183 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 SZR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

YC56 SZR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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