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EN56 KWX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,923 mi
Last recorded208,923 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 208,923 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 208,857 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 196,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 196,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 184,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 184,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 173,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 159,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 159,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 126,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 126,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,064 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 66,951 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 66,737 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 58,181 miles

Smoke test too clean to register.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,201 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 KWX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

EN56 KWX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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