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YE56 PBZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,261 mi
Last recorded131,261 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 131,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 123,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 123,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not securing in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not securing in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not securing in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 119,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 119,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not securing in stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,298 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 117,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 115,743 miles

OSR suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,824 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,729 miles

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

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

rear brake disc pads worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,778 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,524 miles

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 24 Nov 2011 49,542 miles

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

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 1 Dec 2010 40,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,238 miles

bonnet release stiff.

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on the tread to cords.

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 PBZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE56 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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