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YF56 BBK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,663 mi
Last recorded176,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BBK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 176,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2026 176,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 170,042 miles

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake joins/unions corroded also ferrules

Offside Front condensation in headlight unit

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad wear warning on dash

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front brake discs slightly scored

oil leak

rear sub-frame & suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 169,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly ratchet not holding at top (1.1.6 (a))

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake joins/unions corroded also ferrules

Offside Front condensation in headlight unit

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad wear warning on dash

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front brake discs slightly scored

oil leak

rear sub-frame & suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 165,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 162,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 162,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 159,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 154,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,777 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 139,777 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 130,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 100,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,376 miles

knocking from rear syspension but no visable wear or broken parts advise further investigation

wiper linkages worn and knocking against bonnet during operation

Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,321 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 BBK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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