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PY56 HGK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,480 mi
Last recorded156,480 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 156,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 151,575 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 138,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,512 miles

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

Rear Corrosion to rear, nothing excessive

Fail 5 Jan 2022 135,512 miles

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

Rear Corrosion to rear, nothing excessive

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,557 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 125,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover has become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracked/ poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover has become detached

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/ poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,353 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen sufficiently.

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front wiper smearing but still clears screen sufficiently.

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 58,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 50,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,491 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,935 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 HGK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

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

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