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PN56 XFE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,083 mi
Last recorded121,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 XFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,959 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,787 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,820 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,790 miles

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

O.S.R tyre has slow puncture

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,815 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 XFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

PN56 XFE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is PN56 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 XFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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