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YS56 LAA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,631 mi
Last recorded102,631 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 LAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,555 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,302 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,970 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 LAA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LAA, 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 YS56 LAA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS56 LAA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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