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YY56 GBO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

230,279 mi
Last recorded230,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 230,279 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2024 225,034 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2024 225,034 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2023 220,415 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2023 140,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on dash

chip in windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,269 miles

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

brake light on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2022 125,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake light on dash

tpm light on

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,048 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 117,044 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,457 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 106,457 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 106,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 78,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats at the back preventing full inspection of seat belts

n/s front tyre worn outer edge and o/s one worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats at the back preventing full inspection of seat belts

n/s front tyre worn outer edge and o/s one worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 68,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,662 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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YY56 GBO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY56 GBO, 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 YY56 GBO registered?

YY56 GBO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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