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LS56 PXD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PXD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,857 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 58,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle blocked. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 51,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,631 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 32,658 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,967 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking and inner shoulder worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn

Fail 30 Oct 2015 30,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise o/s/f tyre tread cracking

advise oil leak rear differential

Fail 28 Oct 2014 28,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise o/s/f tyre tread cracking

advise oil leak rear differential

Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread has cracks in it.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,424 miles

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

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

nearside outter tyre tread bold.

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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LS56 PXD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LS56 PXD, 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

How do I check the history of LS56 PXD?

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What year was LS56 PXD registered?

LS56 PXD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is LS56 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 PXD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS56 PXD have outstanding finance?

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