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ST56 EHH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,579 mi
Last recorded171,579 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 EHH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 171,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 148,219 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 133,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 103,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,836 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,284 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,694 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,595 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,284 miles

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

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

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

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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ST56 EHH 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 ST56 EHH, 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 ST56 EHH registered?

ST56 EHH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is ST56 EHH safe to buy?

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