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SM56 YYH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,990 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted nearside and offside rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and slightly insecure

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 12 Sep 2025 129,988 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted nearside and offside rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and slightly insecure

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,677 miles

Bonnet release sticking slightly

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 121,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet release sticking slightly

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake noisy

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 116,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake noisy

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,438 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 3 Sep 2020 98,158 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,487 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 80,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 70,902 miles

Front tyres slightly perished and worn on both edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,046 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,070 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f brake backing plate insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2014 50,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,171 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,032 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,556 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 20,049 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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SM56 YYH 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 SM56 YYH, 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 SM56 YYH registered?

SM56 YYH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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