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EN56 HFW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,138 mi
Last recorded111,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 HFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,138 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 111,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,440 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

N/s & o/s/f driveshafts have been removed

Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,289 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail driveshaft missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail driveshaft missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

front plate damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,629 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 90,735 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,731 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,457 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leaks.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,171 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on both shoulders.

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)

Tyre size- 235/50R18 97V FRONT 255/45-R18 99V REAR.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,427 miles

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Tyre sizes - Front - 235/50x18 Rear - 255/45x18.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,849 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 30,849 miles

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

Fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,599 miles

Suspect front brake pads approx 50% worn.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 40% worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,376 miles

Both rear tyres very close to wear bands (255/45x18).

Front tyres - 235/50x18.

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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EN56 HFW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN56 HFW, 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 EN56 HFW registered?

EN56 HFW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is EN56 HFW safe to buy?

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