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PJ56 XEH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,854 mi
Last recorded154,854 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 154,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

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

tpm on

Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack gaiter leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2022 148,364 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner rack gaiter leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,804 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 119 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,021 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,020 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Aug 2016 90,012 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,166 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,337 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 42,658 miles

both side front and rear tyre walls cracking

rear registration plate slight deterioting

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XEH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

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

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