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PJ56 HVU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,071 mi
Last recorded154,071 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 HVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 154,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 150,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 147,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 140,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 132,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 119,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,035 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,497 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,920 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,917 miles

headlamps have beam deflecters fitted affecting headlamp aim.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamps have beam deflecters fitted affecting headlamp aim.

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 HVU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ56 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ56 HVU registered?

PJ56 HVU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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