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PJ56 XVD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,284 mi
Last recorded153,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 153,284 miles

Windscreen has a chip

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,933 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 145,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 145,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,638 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 124,615 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 124,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 9 Mar 2019 119,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,295 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 113,295 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,467 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,645 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,642 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 48,354 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,765 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

REAR TYRES ON 3MM IN PARTS.

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 XVD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

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

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