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YG56 YFE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 114,847 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting and bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated metal shield corroded (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 114,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt Broken lower (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Handbrake light also n/w (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and front of rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

nsf, osf, osr driveshaft gaiters leaking slight

Fail 30 Jun 2023 114,726 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust Mounting missing

exhaust dpf Mounting missing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,887 miles

Front prop-shaft missing

Fail 17 Aug 2022 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front prop-shaft missing

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

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,150 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 111,136 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 108,231 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,770 miles

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

front prop missing two wheel drive only

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Wiper split

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,330 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front Tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2015 75,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside front Tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,962 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,299 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 28,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,022 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 YFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFE, 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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YG56 YFE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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