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YC56 OCD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,042 mi
Last recorded192,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OCD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 192,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 176,596 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose tightened bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 161,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension spring rubber mounting seat not aligned

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

Offside Front suspension spring rubber mounting not aligned

Fail 9 Sep 2023 161,984 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension spring rubber mounting seat not aligned

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

Offside Front suspension spring rubber mounting not aligned

Pass 14 Jun 2022 145,028 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,824 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 133,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at front pipe(dpf blocked) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 131,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wheel backing plate slightly inscure

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 125,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,613 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,851 miles

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 114,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,457 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,123 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,264 miles

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

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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YC56 OCD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YC56 OCD, 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 YC56 OCD registered?

YC56 OCD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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