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YC56 WHL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 May 2021 96,810 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 96,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,261 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 89,261 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,523 miles

Both Rear suspension bump stops have failed

Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,523 miles

Both Rear suspension bump stops have failed

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,087 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,009 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop is split

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,009 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop is split

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,176 miles

air bag light on

minor sidewall dam,age to o/s/r+n/s/r tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2012 44,176 miles

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

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

air bag light on

minor sidewall dam,age to o/s/r+n/s/r tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,870 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,870 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,647 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 WHL 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 70%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

YC56 WHL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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