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LN56 PGY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,887 mi
Last recorded150,887 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 PGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,887 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 150,887 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 146,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 133,239 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Non obligatory stop lamp, up to half of multiple light sources not functioning

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 133,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory stop lamp, up to half of multiple light sources not functioning

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 129,620 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, both rear tyres worn on inner edge. 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,811 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,128 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,864 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2016 88,629 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 75,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 67,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,884 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,083 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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LN56 PGY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LN56 PGY, 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 LN56 PGY registered?

LN56 PGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LN56 PGY safe to buy?

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