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EN56 KWY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 115,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 109,394 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 109,394 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,105 miles

Offside Rear Driveshaft is leaking grease

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 R17 99H Continental (All 4x tyres are slightly perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft is leaking grease

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 R17 99H Continental (All 4x tyres are slightly perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 88,563 miles

Front washers poor efficiancy

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 17 May 2021 84,207 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,434 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 82,431 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 76,902 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2017 68,876 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 68,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,360 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 54,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,908 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 25,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,155 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 KWY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

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

Is EN56 KWY safe to buy?

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