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YT56 ZHV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,278 mi
Last recorded106,278 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 ZHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 106,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lenses Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock Corrosion Advise Replacement

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

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

Offside Front Shock Corrosion Advise Replacement

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,607 miles

nearside rear shocker cover broken loose

nearside rear tyre 3mm approx tread left & worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2023 97,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear shocker cover broken loose

nearside rear tyre 3mm approx tread left & worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,702 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear shocker piston cover broken loose

nsf tyre outer edge worn & sidewall scuffed slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear shocker cover broken loose

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 90,556 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,883 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 37,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,018 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,306 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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YT56 ZHV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YT56 ZHV, 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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YT56 ZHV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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