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BV56 YNM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 145,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 145,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 140,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre pealing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,629 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 118,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and has small cracks in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,337 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,786 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 75,202 miles

Both sides front tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 35,425 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 35,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YNM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV56 YNM, 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 BV56 YNM registered?

BV56 YNM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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