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EN56 KXC

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 KXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,677 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50 18 97V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,072 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,329 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,450 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,429 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,912 miles

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

Nearside rear fog lamp inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,704 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 20,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre small cut

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,118 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 KXC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

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

Is EN56 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 KXC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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