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EN56 HGM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,897 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam or light intensity (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 101,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 98,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 97,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,177 miles

offside rear lamp 50% working

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,310 miles

both front tyre outer edges wear. n/s/r tyre outer edges wearing.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HGM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

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

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