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PJ56 BAM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,798 mi
Last recorded130,798 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 BAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 130,798 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 125,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 116,809 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2016 101,472 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,137 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,549 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,725 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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PJ56 BAM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ56 BAM, 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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PJ56 BAM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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