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YH56 YKF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 127,981 miles

Coolant leak

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2026 127,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front disk plate loose

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,875 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 121,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,629 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,349 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,969 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,760 miles

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

front washers weak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,760 miles

front washers weak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,899 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking in tread due to low pressurs and age of tyres

Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking in tread due to low pressurs and age of tyres

all wheels on wrong axals fronts on rear and rears on the front axal

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 YKF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YKF, 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 YKF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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