2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YF06 BGZ
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 193,625 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,625 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YF06 BGZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2020
- 193,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF06 BGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (YF06 BGZ) between June 2009 and February 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YF06 BGZ Mileage History
- 06/06/200941,544 mi
- 30/06/201058,525 mi+16,981 mi
- 06/07/201058,525 mi
- 04/10/201169,437 mi+10,912 mi
- 05/10/201169,437 mi
- 26/07/201276,989 mi+7,552 mi
- 11/03/201379,200 mi+2,211 mi
- 26/02/201493,256 mi+14,056 mi
- 26/02/2015105,680 mi+12,424 mi
- 03/03/2016123,042 mi+17,362 mi
- 07/03/2016123,116 mi+74 mi
- 06/03/2017139,580 mi+16,464 mi
- 09/03/2017139,655 mi+75 mi
- 08/03/2018154,648 mi+14,993 mi
- 08/03/2019169,481 mi+14,833 mi
- 08/03/2019169,481 mi
- 24/02/2020193,523 mi+24,042 mi
- 25/02/2020193,625 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 14,184 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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