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PJ06 ZDK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,982 mi
Last recorded190,982 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ZDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 190,982 miles

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

Rear exhaust section is in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2025 190,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust section is in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2024 187,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 180,800 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 180,800 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 175,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 175,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 161,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,140 miles

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 155,140 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,394 miles

Body under trims fitted.

Central Front wiring insecure near to front propshaft

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate loose

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Signs of exhaust gas leak near to cylinder head / front pipe.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 148,394 miles

Body under trims fitted.

Central Front wiring insecure near to front propshaft

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Signs of exhaust gas leak near to cylinder head / front pipe.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 148,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 136,761 miles

exhaust slightly noisy at front

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,545 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2017 124,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Bolt snapped. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,548 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,205 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,094 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 8 Feb 2012 56,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,948 miles

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

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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PJ06 ZDK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PJ06 ZDK, 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 PJ06 ZDK registered?

PJ06 ZDK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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