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PJ56 OXC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,164 mi
Last recorded138,164 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,738 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,728 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 122,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm catching the bonnet

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 114,278 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 114,272 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,015 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,832 miles

Advise Engine Management light on.

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Advise Engine Management light on.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,928 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 64,926 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,207 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 49,207 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,743 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 OXC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 OXC, 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 PJ56 OXC registered?

PJ56 OXC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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