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PJ56 XDW

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 122,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 118,519 miles

Nearside wiper catching bonnet

Fail 10 Jun 2025 118,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper catching bonnet

Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 114,105 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer side inop

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

rattle from fly wheel

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,787 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,510 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,135 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,842 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,762 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre inner&outer sidewall cracked

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre inner&outer sidewall cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,865 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 XDW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

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

Is PJ56 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 XDW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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