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YG56 YBV

2006 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 153,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 149,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 146,088 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 144,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 141,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,721 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,006 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,950 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 110,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,611 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 87,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

4x4 warning light is on dash.....

brake warning light is on dash.....

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,796 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 80,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,472 miles

Childs seats fitted to nearside rear and centre rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,109 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,998 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 YBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

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

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