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YS56 EZO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 EZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,096 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs kicking in and out when on rollers and driving (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust in half so unable to test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s/r brake fluctuating when apply handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 85,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 80,025 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 76,132 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 76,131 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 72,762 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 72,762 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,605 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,438 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 32,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,386 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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YS56 EZO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YS56 EZO, 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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YS56 EZO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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