2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · J11 OAJ
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 138,589 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
J11 OAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2026
- 138,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J11 OAJ Mileage History
- 28/06/2023108,053 mi
- 27/06/2024115,122 mi+7,069 mi
- 16/06/2025122,172 mi+7,050 mi
- 27/06/2025122,173 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2026138,589 mi+16,416 mi
Average of roughly 9,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J11 OAJ 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 (J11 OAJ) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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