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RY56 PNL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 PNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,233 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 98,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,803 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit on inside 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit on inside 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,712 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp on front pipe loose (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,454 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,236 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking between tred

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking between tred

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,230 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking between tred

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking between tred

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,238 miles

parking brake only just past

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2009 12,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r have tread seperation.

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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RY56 PNL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY56 PNL, 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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RY56 PNL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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