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ST56 PCY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

153,745 mi
Last recorded153,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 PCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 153,745 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shocks corrosion both sides

Fail 5 Jul 2025 153,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shocks corrosion both sides

Pass 11 Jun 2024 150,935 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 149,288 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2022 147,299 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 147,292 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 144,868 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2021 144,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 142,789 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 142,779 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,392 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,396 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,406 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,406 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Oct 2016 102,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,397 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,397 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,516 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,375 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,365 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,038 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 36,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ST56 PCY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ST56 PCY, 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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ST56 PCY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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