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YF56 UDL

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 156,150 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 139,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,450 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 131,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 119,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,729 miles

Offside Front Inner backing plate missing on the hub assembly

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led inner lamps not lighting up (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocker absorber dust covers are detched from the shocker housing nearside and offside rear.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,714 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light led not working but tail gate led side working o.k. outer lamp needs replacing .

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,456 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 72,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all show sighs off age (4.1.D.1e)

under side covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,678 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 UDL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

YF56 UDL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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