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PJ56 XTU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 143,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2025 143,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 123,164 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 123,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,133 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,421 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 84,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 76,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,347 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Engine covers and under-trays fitted. Preventing full inspection of test items.

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,180 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 61,180 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 8,701 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 XTU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

PJ56 XTU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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