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PJ55 YVL

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 137,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 132,974 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,611 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose around backbox

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) also discs worn

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

Rear bump stops broken.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front also worn bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops broken.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,687 miles

Front tyres perrished on inner side walls

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,665 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 110,665 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,326 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,258 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,916 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,885 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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PJ55 YVL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PJ55 YVL, 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 PJ55 YVL registered?

PJ55 YVL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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