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YG56 YCX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 120,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 110,044 miles

engine oil over filled

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 15 May 2018 106,155 miles

Rear Slight movement in both axel bushes

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 100,528 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 10 May 2016 94,618 miles

towbar ball removed at time of test

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 15 May 2015 89,791 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 89,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 80,486 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 70,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,899 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 46,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,040 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YCX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

YG56 YCX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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