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YE56 FHG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,893 mi
Last recorded116,893 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FHG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OXIDISED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged CHIPPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing held by tape

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror cover taped on

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 97,389 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front wing mirror cover taped on

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,573 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall chipped in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 79,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 67,148 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 61,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 555,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,397 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,660 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE56 FHG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE56 FHG, 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 YE56 FHG registered?

YE56 FHG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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