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MA56 FTJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 FTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,321 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 139,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,737 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 95,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 88,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,950 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,766 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,764 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,352 miles

emissions limit were tested and met the DSM could not register the readings

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre inner treads worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,838 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 FTJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MA56 FTJ, 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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MA56 FTJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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