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YK56 DKY

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,808 mi
Last recorded177,808 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 DKY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 177,808 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 177,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 174,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 3 Jul 2019 174,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Jun 2018 167,207 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 167,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Offside Rear tyre incorrectly fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake low perfotmance low on offside

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 158,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake low perfotmance low on offside

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,253 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 149,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area of nearside rear 235-55-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 140,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 132,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

signs of n/s/f shock absorber has lost its oil in the past and is weak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 124,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

signs of n/s/f shock absorber has lost its oil in the past and is weak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,655 miles

N/S/R Tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/R bump stop worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S windscreen has slight scratch marks

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,605 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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YK56 DKY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK56 DKY, 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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YK56 DKY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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