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YH56 TXZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 144,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 135,807 miles

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2024 135,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/45y19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 255/40y19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 129,801 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 125,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,611 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,693 miles

Oil leak

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions the inner side is on the outside (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,044 miles

both headlight lenses slightly poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,067 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 678,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,320 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,552 miles

a.front pads getting low

a.n/s/r tyre nail in tread

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 TXZ 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 81.8%.

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 TXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 TXZ registered?

YH56 TXZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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