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YH56 KYY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,154 mi
Last recorded178,154 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 178,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 164,210 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 152,962 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 152,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,729 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 142,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,686 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,451 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,912 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,364 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,182 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 KYY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

YH56 KYY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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