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YC56 SZD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,582 mi
Last recorded140,582 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 140,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,482 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 136,463 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 133,438 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 129,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,374 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer edge

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer edge

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,567 miles

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,652 miles

N/s/r tyre cut & nail in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges & sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,652 miles

N/s/r tyre cut & nail in tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges & sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,833 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

spare wheel loose.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,480 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 81,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,313 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to carry out full underside check due to plastic undetrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 67,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Unable to carry out full underside check due to plastic undetrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,347 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,203 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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YC56 SZD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

YC56 SZD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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