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NG56 PTY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,218 mi
Last recorded100,218 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 PTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 100,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,294 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 91,274 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 82,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 77,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 77,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 72,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,469 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,179 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,081 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,169 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,068 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,294 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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NG56 PTY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NG56 PTY, 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 NG56 PTY registered?

NG56 PTY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is NG56 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG56 PTY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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