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PJ56 XUB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly lagging in operation

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 123,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 115,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,516 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 110,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,904 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 34,808 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,621 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer 25%

offside front tyre worn on inner 25%

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 XUB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

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

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