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PX56 XTB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,866 mi
Last recorded155,866 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 XTB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 139,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,940 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 132,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 115,214 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

noise on clutch

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

noise on clutch

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,236 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,579 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,828 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 XTB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

PX56 XTB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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