2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SH56 VFU
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 160,542 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/07/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,542 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
SH56 VFU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2017
- 160,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SH56 VFU Mileage History
- 21/01/201024,161 mi
- 05/01/201138,002 mi+13,841 mi
- 16/11/201149,594 mi+11,592 mi
- 15/10/201393,883 mi+44,289 mi
- 11/10/2014121,891 mi+28,008 mi
- 18/10/2014121,991 mi+100 mi
- 26/10/2015131,123 mi+9,132 mi
- 26/10/2015131,123 mi
- 06/09/201649,736 mi-81,387 mi
- 12/09/2017159,454 mi+109,718 mi
- 12/09/2017159,454 mi
- 26/10/2017160,542 mi+1,088 mi
Average of roughly 17,570 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SH56 VFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (SH56 VFU) between January 2010 and October 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prev”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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