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YS56 KCC

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 KCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 136,682 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 132,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 132,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,055 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,266 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,062 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,945 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,287 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level below maximum

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 KCC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YS56 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

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

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