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PJ56 XVG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,186 mi
Last recorded132,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 132,186 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,999 miles

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

Nearside Front lends broken

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 131,998 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front lends broken

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,254 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,535 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,757 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 111,754 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,569 miles

235/55R17 99H

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.61mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,152 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 73,152 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,407 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,385 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 XVG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

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

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