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PY56 GEU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 GEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 122,231 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel (hb requires minor adjustment or repair)

Fail 19 Feb 2019 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel (hb requires minor adjustment or repair)

tpms lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 117,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush downward facing balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,929 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush downward facing balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 100,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bulb failure lamp on on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,955 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,910 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 35,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PY56 GEU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY56 GEU, 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 PY56 GEU registered?

PY56 GEU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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