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YS56 KCN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,379 mi
Last recorded50,379 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 KCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2025 50,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,792 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 6 Feb 2023 45,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,542 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,598 miles

Front both front tyres close to T,W,I

engine cover/ under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,578 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,792 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,926 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 10,916 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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YS56 KCN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS56 KCN, 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 YS56 KCN registered?

YS56 KCN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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