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YF56 LCZ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,624 mi
Last recorded170,624 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 170,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge crcking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 170,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge crcking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 165,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 161,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 157,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 157,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear [marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,062 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 152,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 137,138 miles

Engine oil leak

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 137,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pad warning indicator on

Engine oil leak

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,630 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 125,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,596 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,513 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 67,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,600 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,694 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,694 miles

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

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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YF56 LCZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF56 LCZ, 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 YF56 LCZ registered?

YF56 LCZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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