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YS56 GSZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 GSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 139,909 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 139,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 122,836 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,196 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,013 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,733 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,733 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 41,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,561 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 GSZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YS56 GSZ, 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 YS56 GSZ registered?

YS56 GSZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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