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PE56 AKF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 AKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 139,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 139,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 138,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,172 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 81,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,717 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 32,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,634 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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PE56 AKF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE56 AKF, 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 PE56 AKF registered?

PE56 AKF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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