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YF56 AZG

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,933 mi
Last recorded147,933 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 AZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 147,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 138,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 128,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 118,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 118,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,028 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 100,911 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,666 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 76,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,501 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,173 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,894 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,174 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,077 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 42,077 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,288 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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YF56 AZG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 YF56 AZG, 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 YF56 AZG registered?

YF56 AZG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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