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PJ56 XUE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,410 mi
Last recorded159,410 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,410 miles

handbrake lever travel

Fail 12 Nov 2018 159,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,164 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 140,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 123,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 123,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2015 110,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,088 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,977 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,616 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XUE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

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

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