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PJ56 XBS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,490 mi
Last recorded125,490 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XBS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 125,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,837 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 117,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm inner joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 106,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,150 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,125 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,512 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front number plat slightly damaged

Front tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

handbrake has little reserve travel

handbrake only just met legal requirements

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,631 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre has split on outside side wall

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 75,955 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has split on outside side wall

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,680 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,249 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 65,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,485 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 61,485 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,403 miles

both front and reardiscs badly rusted on inside edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,185 miles

number plates may not conform to construction and use criteria .

Fail 20 Nov 2009 27,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,971 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 XBS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

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