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AV56 YWZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer rear lamp not operating.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,380 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 95,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,666 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 89,666 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,996 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,118 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,766 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,082 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,775 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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AV56 YWZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV56 YWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 YWZ registered?

AV56 YWZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AV56 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 YWZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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