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YH56 UAG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,389 mi
Last recorded154,389 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 154,389 miles

Multiple rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 151,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,632 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 140,907 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 137,962 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 130,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 124,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2017 113,562 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,254 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,129 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,523 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 UAG 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 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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