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MA56 JSX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,723 mi
Last recorded173,723 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 173,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a, b, s. warning light on (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both n/s o/s suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front n/s wind screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

brake waring light on

oil leak

t,p,m,s. warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2021 164,597 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 164,597 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 156,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 147,745 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 147,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 21 Sep 2010 48,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,762 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 JSX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

MA56 JSX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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