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YG56 XVF

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,571 mi
Last recorded58,571 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,571 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,395 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,583 miles

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of possible testable items

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 33,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of possible testable items

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 24,125 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 20,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2011 14,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,266 miles

plastic splash trays covering various prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,304 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 8,304 miles

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

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 XVF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

YG56 XVF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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