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YH56 SUY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

208,577 mi
Last recorded208,577 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 208,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 199,354 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 199,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 192,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 180,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 165,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,916 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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 SUY 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 94.1%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

YH56 SUY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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