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PJ56 VLZ

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,752 mi
Last recorded189,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 189,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 181,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 166,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 160,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,206 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 151,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 122,737 miles

belly trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 108,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 91,918 miles

under body covers fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,267 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,059 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,164 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 34,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,975 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 VLZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

PJ56 VLZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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