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WV56 PVL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 PVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 163,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 152,261 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 152,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 147,680 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,235 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 137,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 131,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,457 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n.s rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,611 miles

n.s rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,273 miles

Front number plate slightly loose.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge and both rear treads getting low.

Fail 28 May 2013 93,184 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly loose.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge and both rear treads getting low.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,408 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 84,408 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 74,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,849 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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WV56 PVL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 WV56 PVL, 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 WV56 PVL registered?

WV56 PVL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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