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YG56 OCC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,938 mi
Last recorded135,938 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,938 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 128,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,518 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,230 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,372 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 44,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,371 miles

damage to sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,269 miles

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

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

damage to sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,206 miles

damage to sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,238 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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YG56 OCC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG56 OCC, 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 YG56 OCC registered?

YG56 OCC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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