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PN56 XUA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,529 mi
Last recorded97,529 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 97,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,914 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,913 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 77,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,837 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 62,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,644 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 43,305 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 38,523 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,368 miles

has a cut in center of n/s/front tyre its not bigger than 25MM

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 XUA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN56 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

PN56 XUA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is PN56 XUA safe to buy?

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