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EN56 HGX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,878 mi
Last recorded82,878 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 82,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,143 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut to cords - 235 50 18 101W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 44,107 miles

Advise front b/discs rusted and pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,734 miles

Advise front b/discs rusting and pitting

Pass 23 May 2019 36,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,827 miles

Advise both front tyres cracking in tread edge and feathering and 4m tread depth

Advise n/s/r tyre on 4mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 30 May 2017 31,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,972 miles

Advise all tyres wearing evenly need visual inspection regularly tread getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished and also cut in tread down to cords but less than 25mm

Pass 18 Jan 2013 17,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 8,098 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 HGX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

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

Is EN56 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 HGX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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