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MA56 FYC

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,693 mi
Last recorded136,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 FYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,249 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,457 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 107,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,542 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 95,530 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tpm light on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tpm light on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,827 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2017 71,820 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,618 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 59,618 miles

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

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

inner face of front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,685 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,521 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,853 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the side wall

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 FYC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA56 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

MA56 FYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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