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PN56 ZRL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,470 mi
Last recorded79,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 ZRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,427 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,893 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,893 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,288 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,405 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 54,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,324 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,174 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,759 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 ZRL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZRL, 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 PN56 ZRL registered?

PN56 ZRL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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