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MA56 DGY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 DGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 90,503 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 90,503 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,369 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 85,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,275 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 57,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,760 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,265 miles

dpf filter fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,564 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,202 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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MA56 DGY 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 82.6%.

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 MA56 DGY, 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 MA56 DGY registered?

MA56 DGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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