2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · BM56 LOU
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 150,370 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM56 LOU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 150,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM56 LOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (BM56 LOU) between November 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
BM56 LOU Mileage History
- 17/11/200923,430 mi
- 18/11/201030,779 mi+7,349 mi
- 22/11/201139,180 mi+8,401 mi
- 31/05/201351,350 mi+12,170 mi
- 27/05/201460,042 mi+8,692 mi
- 19/05/201570,378 mi+10,336 mi
- 23/05/201681,127 mi+10,749 mi
- 10/05/201790,885 mi+9,758 mi
- 24/05/2018100,189 mi+9,304 mi
- 20/05/2019109,714 mi+9,525 mi
- 20/05/2019109,715 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/2020116,760 mi+7,045 mi
- 23/02/2021123,494 mi+6,734 mi
- 08/03/2022129,524 mi+6,030 mi
- 08/03/2022129,529 mi+5 mi
- 22/02/2023134,430 mi+4,901 mi
- 19/02/2024139,854 mi+5,424 mi
- 14/02/2025145,480 mi+5,626 mi
- 24/02/2026150,370 mi+4,890 mi
Average of roughly 7,801 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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