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PJ56 SOU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 107,476 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,578 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,603 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,603 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,277 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner outer edges o/s froint and o/s & n/s rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,277 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner outer edges o/s froint and o/s & n/s rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,797 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,913 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,127 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,293 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 38,293 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 27,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,226 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 SOU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

PJ56 SOU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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