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SY56 YDP

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

205,268 mi
Last recorded205,268 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 YDP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 205,268 miles

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

advise handbrake could do with adjustment only just reached 18% with a limit of 16%

Pass 18 Mar 2024 180,064 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 180,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,384 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 157,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre Pressure Warning Light on

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,370 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,652 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 85,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,278 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,278 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SY56 YDP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red 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 SY56 YDP, 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 SY56 YDP registered?

SY56 YDP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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