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MF56 OZM

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,908 mi
Last recorded96,908 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 OZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 96,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 89,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 84,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 83,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,471 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,954 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 58,954 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,176 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,902 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,126 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

front brakes worn low.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,749 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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MF56 OZM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MF56 OZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF56 OZM registered?

MF56 OZM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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