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MA56 XNK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,935 mi
Last recorded143,935 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 XNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 143,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,238 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 108,519 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,424 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 89,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,127 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 62,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,612 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

offside front brake disc slightly scored on outer face.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,612 miles

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

offside front brake disc slightly scored on outer face.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,708 miles

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2010 44,707 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,770 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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 XNK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

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

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