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PX56 XTA

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,720 mi
Last recorded134,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 XTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 130,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 121,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 99h bridgestone turanza (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,120 miles

All the tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,717 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,755 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,775 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,758 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,742 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,864 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,834 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 XTA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green 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 PX56 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

PX56 XTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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