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EN56 HGZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,462 mi
Last recorded164,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 164,462 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working, under trays present

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side outer walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 164,453 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working, under trays present

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side outer walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 152,685 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working. (only testable after 2018)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 152,682 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LED bulb flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working. (only testable after 2018)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 143,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 143,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 137,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,235 miles

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Fail 15 Jul 2020 127,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,172 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,181 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 HGZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

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

Is EN56 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 HGZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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