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YG56 YLK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,984 mi
Last recorded94,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 94,984 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 94,984 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick No pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 78,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2022 68,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,975 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 16 Sep 2020 63,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,093 miles

noise from o/s rear coil spring advise wheel off inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,338 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,411 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,534 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,028 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,401 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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 YLK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

YG56 YLK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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