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YY56 AEP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,449 mi
Last recorded152,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 152,449 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 145,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 131,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 115,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,649 miles

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

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

engine light of at time of test

Pass 1 May 2020 104,709 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2020 104,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,962 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 94,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 50 v 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,723 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deep cut to sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre deep cut to sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,373 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 19,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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YY56 AEP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY56 AEP, 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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YY56 AEP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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