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YB56 BGE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,607 mi
Last recorded148,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 148,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential casing oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 139,421 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,870 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,401 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,153 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 101,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,246 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,360 miles

Nearside wiper arm/linkage worn

seepage from rear differential unit

Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,360 miles

Nearside wiper arm/linkage worn

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

seepage from rear differential unit

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,128 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,125 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,870 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 56,924 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2009 23,526 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BGE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BGE, 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 YB56 BGE registered?

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

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