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YH56 FPK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,191 mi
Last recorded135,191 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 135,191 miles

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

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

T p ms

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 128,443 miles

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

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

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

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Aug 2024 123,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S light on

Fail 23 Aug 2024 123,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,500 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 120,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,850 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 115,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 x 50 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,629 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 102,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,014 miles

4x tyres +5yrs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,469 miles

Rear BOTH tyres +5yrs

Fail 9 Sep 2017 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear BOTH tyres +5yrs

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,324 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,675 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 53,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,828 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH56 FPK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YH56 FPK, 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 YH56 FPK registered?

YH56 FPK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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