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YR56 PHK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 PHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 142,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 138,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 127,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator area

Full underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 127,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator area

Full underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,152 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 118,152 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2022

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 94,848 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 94,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,361 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,040 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers fitted obscuring some componets

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,753 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 74,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,319 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 23 Mar 2013 59,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,530 miles

front tyres 4mm and cracking

rear tyres 3mm and cracking

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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YR56 PHK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR56 PHK, 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 YR56 PHK registered?

YR56 PHK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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