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PK56 UVO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,776 mi
Last recorded162,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 UVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,776 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential left hand seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 162,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential left hand seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tpms light in dash signaling low pressure

Pass 14 Jan 2025 149,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 149,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure center (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,162 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 141,141 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 131,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 131,649 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,496 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 85,470 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,462 miles

ALL tyres on vehicle are starting to crack but not showing cords

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,220 miles

Front wiperblades starting to spilt

Fail 5 Jan 2016 66,179 miles

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

Front wiperblades starting to spilt

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,865 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 56,843 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 41,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,557 miles

Rear tyre treads low.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,275 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 34,275 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,950 miles

Near side front tyre slight wear on edge

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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PK56 UVO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PK56 UVO, 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 PK56 UVO registered?

PK56 UVO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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