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EN56 HGJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,426 mi
Last recorded132,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 HGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 132,426 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring on drive shaft sign of fouling speed sensor , may affect abs ,traction control operation (1.6 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 132,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring on drive shaft sign of fouling speed sensor , may affect abs ,traction control operation (1.6 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,983 miles

Bulb out light on dash - all bulbs checked all ok

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light reset

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,838 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 113,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 95,524 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 79,862 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective will not open (8.4.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 39,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,181 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 21 May 2010 20,346 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 20,346 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,893 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 HGJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

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

Is EN56 HGJ safe to buy?

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