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PJ56 XUF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,350 mi
Last recorded139,350 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 139,350 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,447 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 133,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 126,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 126,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 125,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,673 miles

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

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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 10 Nov 2021 107,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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 6 Nov 2020 98,880 miles

SMALL SCUFF TYPE MARK TO N/S/F INNER TYRE WALL

Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SMALL SCUFF TYPE MARK TO N/S/F INNER TYRE WALL

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,596 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 89,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,641 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2016 62,716 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 62,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,628 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 54,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,313 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

zero emissions recorded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet latch seized

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 XUF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ56 XUF registered?

PJ56 XUF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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