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PE56 LWG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,595 mi
Last recorded165,595 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 165,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 165,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 150,240 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 145,332 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 135,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,379 miles

Offside Front slight leak of exhaust gases from join in exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2018 129,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,241 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 123,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,048 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 11,048 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 58,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,901 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,901 miles

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

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 LWG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 PE56 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

PE56 LWG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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