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YP56 KGY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,284 mi
Last recorded150,284 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 KGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 150,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 135,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,584 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,225 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,206 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235 55 17 ()

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

nsf osf nsr osr tyres are perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,459 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,878 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,502 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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YP56 KGY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP56 KGY, 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 YP56 KGY registered?

YP56 KGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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