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YF56 LPA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,304 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 110,165 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. recheck all n/s steering and suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,326 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 107,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,932 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,899 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,274 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,615 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 98,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,428 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay. MIL lamp illuminated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,428 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay. MIL lamp illuminated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,823 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)

osf tyre-slight wear on inner edge,no cord etc,not excess.

small stone chips in windscreen,not excess.front wiper blades slight smear etc.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 49,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 LPA 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 YF56 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

YF56 LPA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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