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MC56 AYO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 AYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion/waxoyled. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 85,883 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 85,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misting up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 81,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,288 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 75,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,764 miles

offside front headlamp glass/ lens small crack

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,549 miles

offside front brake slight binding

offside front headlamp glass/ lens small cracks

offside rear suspension coil spring surface rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,138 miles

offside rear suspension coil spring surface rusting

Fail 20 Sep 2014 59,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and edges wearing

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,202 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear

rear screen washer/ wiper not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,251 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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MC56 AYO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MC56 AYO, 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 MC56 AYO registered?

MC56 AYO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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