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YF56 MKD

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,372 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,891 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 101,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Dec 2022 95,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,353 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,325 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,855 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 75,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,248 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 38,958 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,178 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,373 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,415 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 16,064 miles

n/s front tyre worn out on outer edge , rear tyres getting low

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 MKD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 MKD registered?

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

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