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YG56 XTZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,810 mi
Last recorded148,810 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 148,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 142,747 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,823 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 131,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,222 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 125,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,269 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,851 miles

off side front tyre antikerbing strip damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,698 miles

underfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,662 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 XTZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YG56 XTZ, 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 YG56 XTZ registered?

YG56 XTZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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