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YH56 SVY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 SVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,447 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 22 Aug 2018 73,151 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,392 miles

Offside Front brake hose light damage

light damage to front number plate

nearside rear tyre wearing low in tread

Fail 14 Jun 2017 69,392 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake hose light damage

light damage to front number plate

nearside rear tyre wearing low in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,262 miles

nearside and offside front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

second water pump/valve under bonnet on nearside insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,815 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damage

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,565 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 SVY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

YH56 SVY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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