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YE56 OVY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 114,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 108,260 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,534 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 93,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 86,987 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre is worn badly on edges

Rear brake pads are low

Rear brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2017 80,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,173 miles

2x child seat fitted, so can not test rear seat belts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn,, tread depth is 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn,, tread depth is 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,173 miles

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

2x child seat fitted, so can not test rear seat belts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn,, tread depth is 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn,, tread depth is 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,308 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,126 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 OVY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVY, 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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YE56 OVY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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