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YG56 YBU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,338 mi
Last recorded161,338 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 161,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 149,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 131,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,224 miles

offside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,381 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,154 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen washers weak in operation

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,534 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,533 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,840 miles

zero emissions recorded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,560 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 YBU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

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

Is YG56 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 YBU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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