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YC56 ZFW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,035 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2020 128,640 miles

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,780 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 106,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,715 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,715 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,342 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2012 50,186 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,872 miles

N/s front tyre sidewall damaged - no cords exposed

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,399 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 ZFW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC56 ZFW registered?

YC56 ZFW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 ZFW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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