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PJ56 YNG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,887 mi
Last recorded130,887 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 130,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2026 130,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,044 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,511 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,860 miles

Rear bump stops and tubes dropped

Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,534 miles

Both front and both rear tyes perished

Pass 8 May 2017 64,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,491 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 34,205 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 28,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,841 miles

o/s/r outer brake

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 YNG 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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

PJ56 YNG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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