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YE56 ONU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

174,257 mi
Last recorded174,257 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 ONU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 174,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 162,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 147,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,484 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,266 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,861 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,910 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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YE56 ONU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

YE56 ONU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is YE56 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 ONU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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