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YH56 KVJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,249 mi
Last recorded167,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 167,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 162,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

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

Fail 20 May 2025 162,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 156,163 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 149,527 miles

under trays on

Pass 24 May 2022 143,778 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2022 143,778 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 3 Jun 2021 139,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides plus n/s slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 139,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides plus n/s slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 132,921 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 132,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 125,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 119,356 miles

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

under tray on, engine cover on

Pass 12 May 2016 113,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 98,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,555 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 54,222 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 54,222 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power assisted steering oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 30,693 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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YH56 KVJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YH56 KVJ, 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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YH56 KVJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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