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YH56 LDD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,010 mi
Last recorded176,010 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 176,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 154,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 151,456 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 149,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall,badly bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush has some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 129,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,283 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 108,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,413 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,412 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 LDD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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