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LB56 YGD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 141,599 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 137,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust flex weak

Pass 29 Jun 2023 133,422 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 133,348 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plus starting too fade (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted anti rattle clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plus starting too fade (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective back ball joint lock nut not locking on threads (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted anti rattle clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2022 130,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 130,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working looks to be LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,381 miles

brake fluid level low

front and rear pads worn low

o/s rear fog light tempermental

o/s rear outer sidelight innop

Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,457 miles

brake fluid level low

front and rear pads worn

larger offroad tyres have been fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 114,457 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working poor connection to bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level low

front and rear pads worn

larger offroad tyres have been fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,851 miles

both rear tyres worn

minor blow from front area of exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn

minor blow from front area of exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,405 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,784 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 77,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 56,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 52,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 48,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 38,292 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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LB56 YGD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB56 YGD, 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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LB56 YGD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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