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YC56 WGW

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,701 mi
Last recorded199,701 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 WGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 199,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 187,728 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 186,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 169,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Tyre inflation lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2017 169,574 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Tyre inflation lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2016 152,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 135,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 120,765 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 61,275 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 61,275 miles

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

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

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

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 WGW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

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

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