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YE56 RSZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,460 mi
Last recorded211,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 211,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing inner edges (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 200,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 192,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 192,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 185,756 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 185,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 180,165 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

evidence of what appears to be a previous fuel leak, no leak found on inspection

various suspension components and prescribed areas under the rear of the vehicle corroded, however not excessively

Fail 8 Sep 2020 180,091 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

evidence of what appears to be a previous fuel leak, no leak found on inspection

various suspension components and prescribed areas under the rear of the vehicle corroded, however not excessively

Pass 2 Sep 2019 173,650 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 165,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

both front brake discs back plates insecure but not fouling brake discs

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,202 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,856 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 109,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,350 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,026 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2014 93,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,861 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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2010 58,335 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,776 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 21,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RSZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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