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PE56 YED

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,267 mi
Last recorded135,267 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YED
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 161,210 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 159,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,225 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 147,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 136,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 123,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,752 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,545 miles

Engine cover has fitted

Undertray has fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 92,421 miles

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

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

Engine cover has fitted

Undertray has fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s reverse lamp broken

slight wear on edges of front tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,692 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,598 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 YED is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YED, 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 YED registered?

PE56 YED is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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