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EU56 XGW

2006 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Bmw X3 Diesel 2993cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 144,321 miles on the clock, averaging 7,287 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU56 XGW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,321
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,287

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,321 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,353
Average per year7,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU56 XGW 26k56k85k115k144k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage139,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,968 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage134,629 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage129,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage124,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage118,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage111,375 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage102,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,905 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage95,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage88,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage81,404 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage72,284 miles
Since last MOT+335 miles
PASS
Mileage71,949 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage60,394 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage52,184 miles
Since last MOT+13,152 miles
PASS
Mileage39,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage26,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 XGW
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EU56 XGW

What car is EU56 XGW?

EU56 XGW is an blue Bmw X3, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EU56 XGW?

The last recorded mileage for EU56 XGW was 144,321 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU56 XGW passed its MOT?

EU56 XGW has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.

Is EU56 XGW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU56 XGW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EU56 XGW?

EU56 XGW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.