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PJ56 XEM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 141,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,635 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 130,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,488 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,488 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,804 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,132 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,912 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,282 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,837 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,269 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2014 16,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2013 52,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean no smoke reading at tail-pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,657 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,945 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 XEM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

PJ56 XEM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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