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PX56 TCY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,639 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 92,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 92,619 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from engine, oil has covered underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension and diff cradle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 89,990 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,124 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,137 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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PX56 TCY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PX56 TCY, 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 PX56 TCY registered?

PX56 TCY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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