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PJ56 VMM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,524 mi
Last recorded165,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 165,524 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Mar 2021 157,064 miles

Central Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 154,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,040 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 128,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,136 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,284 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 109,284 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,019 miles

Tow bar electrical socket mounting bracket corroded but still secure.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,067 miles

Fronrt brake pads wearing thin.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

O/s front tyre and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,070 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

O/s front and both rear tyres have some cracking on the sidewall.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,360 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracked

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 VMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

PJ56 VMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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