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YE56 OZP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,003 mi
Last recorded159,003 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 159,003 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension componants corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 159,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension componants corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 155,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 155,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 149,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,819 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,102 miles

emission test/no reading shown to supply print out

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,367 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 77,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,786 miles

brake pad wear sensor insecure/broken

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,535 miles

all 4 tyres small cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

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 OZP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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