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YG56 YEF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,070 mi
Last recorded158,070 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 158,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 153,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 149,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 144,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,845 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,421 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 124,380 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 124,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,748 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,480 miles

knocking noise + snatching on nearside on driving suspect transmission problem.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,391 miles

Front disc and pads worn

Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front disc and pads worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,440 miles

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e/oil level high

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,105 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,220 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 30,220 miles

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

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 YEF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

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

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