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MT56 JXA

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 JXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 133,568 miles

Nearside Front caliper spring missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 125,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 125,743 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 119,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,984 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable,to,fully,inspect,advise,closer,inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,635 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,043 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread and side walls.

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread pattern, down to cord,but with in MOT pass regulation at this time.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 11 Jul 2011 43,043 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread and side walls.

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread pattern, down to cord,but with in MOT pass regulation at this time.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MT56 JXA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT56 JXA, 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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MT56 JXA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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