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YC56 SZY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,677 mi
Last recorded192,677 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 192,677 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 175,808 miles

Screen cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2023 175,808 miles

Screen cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 163,517 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 157,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 148,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 148,424 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 136,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 130,589 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 130,589 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,342 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 124,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 106,822 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,585 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,855 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 SZY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

YC56 SZY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 SZY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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