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YG56 OAZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,016 mi
Last recorded133,016 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 133,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,039 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 129,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,289 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,914 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,943 miles

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2020 103,943 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,571 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,977 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,977 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,161 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded advise replacement

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,752 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 15,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OAZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG56 OAZ, 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 OAZ registered?

YG56 OAZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is YG56 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 OAZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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