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YG56 KTU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 KTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 87,227 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 87,227 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,501 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 75,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 30 Nov 2020 63,983 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,213 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre perishing

surface corrosion to coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,910 miles

near side rear coil spring corroded

off side front tyre is wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre is perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,660 miles

PARKING BAKE LEVER NEARING THE END OF ITS TRAVEL,RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE NEARING WEAR LIMITS

TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,320 miles

management light on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,396 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Replace ASAP

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge and worn on outer edge - Replace ASAP

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,576 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,620 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,080 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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YG56 KTU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG56 KTU, 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 YG56 KTU registered?

YG56 KTU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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