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PE56 TUV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 TUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 118,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 87,320 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,140 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,641 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,333 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm). and worn bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 64,849 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn and slightly cut

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,078 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,649 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)

nearside rear brake disc scored

no measurable smoke detected on smoke test

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,419 miles

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

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

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 TUV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

PE56 TUV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is PE56 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 TUV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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