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YS56 KCO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,067 mi
Last recorded188,067 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 188,067 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 169,304 miles

handbrake has reverse travel

Fail 22 Feb 2021 169,283 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,643 miles

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

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 28 Jan 2019 148,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 148,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 141,536 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 141,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,940 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 130,814 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,854 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,673 miles

engine mngmnt light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,024 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,331 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 74,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,917 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 KCO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS56 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

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

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