2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · EN56 HGX
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 82,878 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN56 HGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 82,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN56 HGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (EN56 HGX) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut to cords - 235 50 18 101W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EN56 HGX Mileage History
- 22/08/202250,237 mi
- 02/08/202358,470 mi+8,233 mi
- 02/12/202473,143 mi+14,673 mi
- 03/12/202473,143 mi
- 19/12/202582,878 mi+9,735 mi
Average of roughly 9,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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