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LS56 YSR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YSR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 137,384 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 137,379 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on boot lid (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 132,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 124,646 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 118,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear suspension arm slight corrosion

Offside Rear suspension arm slight corrosion

rear axle slight corossion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 106,231 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,536 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

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

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED.BOTH FRONT DRAG LINK BUSHES SOFT.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,353 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,347 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,347 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

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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LS56 YSR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LS56 YSR, 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 LS56 YSR registered?

LS56 YSR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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