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PN56 PJV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 PJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,503 miles

Corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,574 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 118,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,310 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,059 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,239 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2014 77,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,851 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,419 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,574 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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PN56 PJV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue 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 PN56 PJV, 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 PN56 PJV registered?

PN56 PJV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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