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PJ56 VTW

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,791 mi
Last recorded138,791 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,791 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 138,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,946 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 127,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,504 miles

Emissions too low to register on analyser

Offside Rear Secondary tether for child seat webbing damaged

TPMS warning light on

Fail 30 Jan 2023 117,504 miles

Emissions too low to register on analyser

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Secondary tether for child seat webbing damaged

TPMS warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,216 miles

n/s rear brake caliper corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 May 2019 104,298 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 104,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,316 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2017 88,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,893 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 May 2015 73,893 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,845 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,690 miles

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

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

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 VTW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

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

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