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YD56 XMU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,843 mi
Last recorded159,843 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 159,843 miles

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 149,380 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,674 miles

Offside Front level sensor damaged

all tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring may be broken, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front level sensor damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2021 132,583 miles

Offside Front headlamp leveller sensor linkage damaged

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,309 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 130,309 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 120,323 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,009 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 106,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,703 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,195 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,892 miles

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,837 miles

Brakefluid change due

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 33,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blades smearing.

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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YD56 XMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD56 XMU, 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 YD56 XMU registered?

YD56 XMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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