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PE56 XWL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,880 mi
Last recorded198,880 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 198,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 179,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 173,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 165,478 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 158,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp washer not working

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 153,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside headlamp washer inop

Fail 29 Jul 2019 153,545 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside headlamp washer inop

Pass 20 Aug 2018 144,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,845 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 134,842 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 130,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,725 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,725 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 122,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,212 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 101,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,164 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,253 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 XWL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

PE56 XWL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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