CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC56 ZNW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,054 mi
Last recorded163,054 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 163,054 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 163,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 155,928 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect/ knocking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease visible around hub (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 155,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail Rear prop , by gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect/ knocking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease visible around hub (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,905 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching strut (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,424 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear of gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Half of LED defective (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 129,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear of gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Half of LED defective (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,568 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge,235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,381 miles

Centre high level brake light 5 led lights inop

Nearside wiper wheel box badly worn

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,381 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre high level brake light 5 led lights inop

Nearside wiper wheel box badly worn

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to side wall , not deep enough to weaken

Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to side wall , not deep enough to weaken

Fail 22 Nov 2014 90,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nsr tyre has part of side wall missing

Pass 22 Nov 2014 90,197 miles

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

nsr tyre has part of side wall missing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,984 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,783 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC56 ZNW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZNW, 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

How do I check the history of YC56 ZNW?

You can check the full history of YC56 ZNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC56 ZNW registered?

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

Is YC56 ZNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 ZNW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC56 ZNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC56 ZNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.