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YG56 YEB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,357 mi
Last recorded161,357 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 161,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 153,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2024 153,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 144,854 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 133,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 133,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,108 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear light no work on outer part of light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,753 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,870 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,434 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,641 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and inner pads 2/3 worn

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge and worn to 3mm inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,813 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,364 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 18,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 YEB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

YG56 YEB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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