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YF56 LYG

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,026 mi
Last recorded149,026 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,026 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 149,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 146,605 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 146,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 144,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,450 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 133,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,310 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 129,310 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,260 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,260 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,634 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,454 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,410 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,306 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 LYG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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