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MA56 XNF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,626 mi
Last recorded171,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 171,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 171,619 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 168,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 145,787 miles

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

Nearside headlight slightly damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 169,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,331 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 133,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,131 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,788 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 118,788 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 111,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,958 miles

235/55/17 FRONT AND REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,279 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,409 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall. o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall. n/s/r shocker cover adrift

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 XNF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

MA56 XNF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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