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YK56 JKZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,828 mi
Last recorded137,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 JKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,828 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 3 Oct 2024 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 117,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 114,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,389 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 103,389 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,943 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Fail 31 Jan 2015 86,881 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper split and smears but still good enough to clear the screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 81,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SMEARING

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,291 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,291 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YK56 JKZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YK56 JKZ, 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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YK56 JKZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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