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PY56 HGD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,455 mi
Last recorded172,455 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 HGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 172,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 166,888 miles

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

handbrake only made minimum effort

Fail 24 Nov 2023 166,888 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

handbrake only made minimum effort

Pass 9 Dec 2022 162,649 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake only made minimum effort

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union/joint in long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,152 miles

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

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

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspect

Fail 9 Sep 2019 144,039 miles

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

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

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

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspect

Pass 5 Oct 2018 135,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 106,995 miles

air bag light was on but it went off during test and stayed off

Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,853 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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PY56 HGD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY56 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

PY56 HGD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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