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RJ56 YST

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,564 mi
Last recorded177,564 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 177,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate loose/ corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 175,858 miles

Offside Front Brake disc shied corroded/loose

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2023 173,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 169,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 166,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 163,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 163,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,736 miles

Offside Front Headlight has slight condensation

Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,385 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 131,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,909 miles

front inner brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,025 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 21 Nov 2012 90,025 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,998 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,653 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,436 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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RJ56 YST is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RJ56 YST, 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 RJ56 YST registered?

RJ56 YST is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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