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EN56 HFZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 HFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 127,110 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 127,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing brake retainer clip (1.1.21 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 122,752 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,595 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front back plate insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2023 108,487 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,780 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s torque control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,909 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,174 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,174 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 50,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 45,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,696 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,742 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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EN56 HFZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EN56 HFZ, 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 EN56 HFZ registered?

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

Is EN56 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 HFZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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