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RO56 PVW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,137 mi
Last recorded169,137 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 PVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 169,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, nearside also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer c/v boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 169,137 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position both latches sticky/seized, release handle also damaged (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, nearside also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer c/v boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn too markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 150,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn too markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,640 miles

bulb failure on dash all working at time of test

handbrake could be better

tpms light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,435 miles

bulb warning displayed on dash, all lights working at time of test

play at wiper linkage

Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,384 miles

bulb failure light in dash on.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction man light stays on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor beam pattern and low. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides have poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

bulb failure light in dash on.

tps light stays on.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,673 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,673 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,233 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,340 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,347 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,347 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,655 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO56 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO56 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 PVW registered?

RO56 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is RO56 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 PVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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