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PX56 VCP

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,296 mi
Last recorded217,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 217,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 215,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 215,042 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 215,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 215,030 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2022 215,022 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corodded (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2020 206,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 199,294 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 198,732 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 190,016 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 185,421 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 185,421 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 177,695 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 177,963 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 139,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 139,984 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,878 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 VCP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX56 VCP, 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 PX56 VCP registered?

PX56 VCP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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