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YB56 BHA

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 124,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 121,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 121,149 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,558 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,918 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 75,181 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf and osf tyre cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2010 53,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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YB56 BHA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YB56 BHA, 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 YB56 BHA registered?

YB56 BHA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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