2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AP55 KVM
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 186,427 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,427 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.
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AP55 KVM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2023
- 186,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP55 KVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (AP55 KVM) between March 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AP55 KVM Mileage History
- 22/03/2022180,697 mi
- 04/01/2023186,427 mi+5,730 mi
Average of roughly 7,269 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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