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MA56 TOJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,262 mi
Last recorded169,262 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 TOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 169,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 156,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 173,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

slight signs of oil leak on rear diff

slight signs of oil leak on transfer box

Pass 20 Jul 2019 152,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,059 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Advise both rear tyres are wearing low.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 123,059 miles

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

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Advise both rear tyres are wearing low.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 119,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

nearside bonnet catch inop

Fail 14 Aug 2013 119,273 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,945 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,945 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,689 miles

chip in windscreen

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 TOJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

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

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