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YP56 YGY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 YGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 95,726 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 84,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 78,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,029 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 74,029 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2019 73,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 65,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 65,868 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,780 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,615 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,594 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,218 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,431 miles

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

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 YGY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP56 YGY, 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 YP56 YGY registered?

YP56 YGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is YP56 YGY safe to buy?

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