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YB56 ACV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,918 mi
Last recorded104,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 ACV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 104,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,886 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 96,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,472 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,370 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 83,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,976 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,970 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,933 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,386 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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YB56 ACV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB56 ACV, 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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YB56 ACV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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