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WJ56 YKX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,511 mi
Last recorded134,511 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 YKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,243 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Cat Mounts broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,276 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 132,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 126,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 114,935 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 107,951 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deep cuts

Pass 25 May 2017 103,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light marking on windscreen but not affecting view

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light marking on windscreen but not affecting view

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,906 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,027 miles

budget non bmw approved tyres fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,870 miles

budget tyres fitted front & rear

wipers smearing screen

Fail 4 Sep 2009 37,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

budget tyres fitted to front

wipers smearing screen

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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WJ56 YKX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WJ56 YKX, 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 WJ56 YKX registered?

WJ56 YKX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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