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YL56 LYF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,210 mi
Last recorded172,210 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 172,210 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 172,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 159,961 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,263 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 135,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 123,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,503 miles

headlamp self levellers disconnected

plastic undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,179 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer side wall

no readings on emmisions, visual o.k

Pass 28 Dec 2010 68,970 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 54,333 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 54,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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YL56 LYF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL56 LYF, 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 YL56 LYF registered?

YL56 LYF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YL56 LYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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