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PJ56 XDP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,236 mi
Last recorded161,236 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XDP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 161,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 155,756 miles

slight misting around rear diff

Pass 21 May 2016 149,121 miles

engine covers and trays

Pass 15 May 2015 135,892 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 135,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 113,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 113,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 89,476 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 67,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 67,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,446 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2011 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 20,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XDP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

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

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