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DX56 PKJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,481 mi
Last recorded112,481 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 PKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake drum back plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,722 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 87,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,320 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,310 miles

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

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

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished and cover insecure (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,731 miles

Rear Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,861 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,440 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in treads .

Fail 11 Nov 2009 23,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in treads .

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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DX56 PKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DX56 PKJ, 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 DX56 PKJ registered?

DX56 PKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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