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MA56 TPU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,111 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine performance poor during decelerometer test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,673 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine performance poor during decelerometer test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,318 miles

childseat fitted

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

childseat fitted

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r coil spring broken at base, unit is still locating correctly.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r coil spring broken at base, unit is still locating correctly.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,920 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,803 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 TPU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

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

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