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BV56 YMZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 123,367 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,630 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,200 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 103,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,106 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,315 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,245 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 77,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,945 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,974 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,058 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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BV56 YMZ 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 89.5%.

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 BV56 YMZ, 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 BV56 YMZ registered?

BV56 YMZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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