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PF56 CXX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 CXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,876 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 88,876 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 85,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 83,882 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 83,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,697 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 77,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,434 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,515 miles

Both front tyres perished & n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 55,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished & n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 48,056 miles

All 4 tyre treads perished.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre siderwalls damaged.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,056 miles

All 4 tyre treads perished.

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre siderwalls damaged.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,553 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 44,553 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,375 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,372 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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PF56 CXX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF56 CXX, 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 PF56 CXX registered?

PF56 CXX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is PF56 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF56 CXX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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