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PJ56 VTZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 100,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,155 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,344 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,633 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,009 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 VTZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ56 VTZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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