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EY56 GVF

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 GVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 142,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 120,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 116,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 115,744 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 115,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 110,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,035 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,617 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,681 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,700 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and tread low.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 58,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,612 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 21,208 miles

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

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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EY56 GVF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY56 GVF, 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 EY56 GVF registered?

EY56 GVF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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