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YC56 XFS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,568 mi
Last recorded147,568 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XFS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 147,568 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 147,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 140,311 miles

Front wiper's poor

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

Fail 2 May 2017 140,131 miles

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

Front wiper's poor

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

Pass 18 May 2016 134,277 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)

front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 19 May 2015 124,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 116,834 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 116,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,752 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 109,736 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,651 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,341 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,606 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

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 XFS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

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

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