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PJ56 XDR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,106 miles

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise hand brake not working the best on osr only pulled 150 no lock nsr 310 lock

Pass 3 Oct 2019 96,914 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 96,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,837 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,330 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 91,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,933 miles

offside/nearside front disc pads worn to about 3-4mm

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,683 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,099 miles

Oil leak

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 XDR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

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

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