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PJ56 XDZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,979 mi
Last recorded195,979 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 195,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 188,524 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 182,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 175,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 168,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 159,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 159,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 129,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2012 81,502 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 68,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,589 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 68,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,635 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,050 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 65,847 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,450 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 43,450 miles

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

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 XDZ 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 73.7%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

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

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