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MT56 YHY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,476 mi
Last recorded104,476 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 YHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,476 miles

Parking brake on minimum limit

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

Pass 2 May 2024 100,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 100,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 97,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 97,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,141 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 84,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,930 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,881 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge but has stepped tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,493 miles

offside rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,491 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

offside rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,766 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,670 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres,sidewall showing heavy buffing,advise monitering.

bulb failure showing all lights ok at time of test.

Fail 11 May 2011 29,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres,sidewall showing heavy buffing,advise monitering.

bulb failure showing all lights ok at time of test.

Pass 10 May 2010 20,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,213 miles

Advise customer front number plate cracked

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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MT56 YHY 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 69.6%.

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 MT56 YHY, 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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MT56 YHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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