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YE56 XEC

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,216 mi
Last recorded140,216 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XEC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 140,216 miles

Central Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 133,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,598 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 125,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,558 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,214 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,214 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres side walls perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

undertray

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,304 miles

Bonnet release handle partially seized

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,116 miles

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

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

rear numberplate peeling

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 XEC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

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

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