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PN55 BKZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,483 mi
Last recorded163,483 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 163,483 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 162,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 158,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 151,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 126,625 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2018 126,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,496 miles

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

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

engine running poor at idle

Pass 20 Nov 2014 787,979 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,831 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,407 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,687 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,188 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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PN55 BKZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN55 BKZ, 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 PN55 BKZ registered?

PN55 BKZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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