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YF56 MJV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,832 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,738 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 92,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,507 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,419 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2013 38,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,405 miles

Wpers smearing front and rear

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,312 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,371 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 MJV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YF56 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

YF56 MJV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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