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MA56 ZFY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,174 mi
Last recorded163,174 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ZFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 163,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2024 155,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre @ wear markers

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 134,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 125,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 125,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,453 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,973 miles

both front brake discs worn pads appear low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorated in treads and sidesand nail in n/s rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,680 miles

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

slight cracking of rear tyre rubber and wearing on the inner edges of tread.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,680 miles

slight cracking of rear tyre rubber and wearing on the inner edges of tread.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,818 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 ZFY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

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

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