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YS55 KSV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 110,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 100,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,924 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,700 miles

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

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

emmisions to clean for a reading

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

emmisions to clean for a reading

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,890 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,511 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 53,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,165 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2013 26,524 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2010 11,896 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 8,661 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 8,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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YS55 KSV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YS55 KSV, 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 YS55 KSV registered?

YS55 KSV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YS55 KSV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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