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YC56 XJB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,547 mi
Last recorded204,547 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 204,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 197,869 miles

Central Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 197,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 187,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 180,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 175,292 miles

Exhaust fumes slightly smokey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 175,292 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 168,138 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes worn

exhaust fumes in the engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2019 168,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick signs of wear to brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 transmission fault light on the dash display

both front lower suspension arm front bushes worn

exhaust fumes in the engine bay

hand brake warning light on the dash display

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2018 158,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 145,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 140,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 137,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 128,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,974 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 110,974 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,299 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 89,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,181 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 XJB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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