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MA56 MMX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,652 mi
Last recorded185,652 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 185,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 bump stops perished

Pass 7 Jan 2025 181,202 miles

all 4 bump stops perished

Pass 9 Jan 2024 176,454 miles

all 4 bump stops perished

Fail 8 Jan 2024 176,454 miles

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

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

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

all 4 bump stops perished

Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,106 miles

all 4 bump stops perished

Pass 10 Jan 2022 165,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 bump stops perished

Pass 5 Jan 2021 156,346 miles

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

all 4 shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2019 149,156 miles

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

front and rear bump stops perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2019 149,156 miles

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

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

front and rear bump stops perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,385 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 140,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged changed tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,439 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,734 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 113,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,185 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,393 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc lipped on inner face

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,167 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,763 miles

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

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 MMX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

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

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