2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · C24 GAL
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2006. Recorded mileage 154,325 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C24 GAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 154,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C24 GAL 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 (C24 GAL) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
C24 GAL Mileage History
- 04/10/2022133,086 mi
- 05/10/2023143,204 mi+10,118 mi
- 28/10/2024152,386 mi+9,182 mi
- 11/11/2024152,394 mi+8 mi
- 18/11/2025154,325 mi+1,931 mi
Average of roughly 6,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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