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EN56 HHC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,692 mi
Last recorded185,692 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 185,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 181,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 173,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 173,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 168,473 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 163,581 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 163,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 151,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,876 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished and tube dropped

Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,715 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,145 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,012 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 HHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

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

Is EN56 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 HHC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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