2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · CU56 OMA
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 170,484 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,484 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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CU56 OMA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 170,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU56 OMA 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 (CU56 OMA) between December 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
CU56 OMA Mileage History
- 07/12/200934,889 mi
- 13/03/201036,533 mi+1,644 mi
- 11/04/201152,378 mi+15,845 mi
- 25/09/201273,694 mi+21,316 mi
- 08/10/201388,872 mi+15,178 mi
- 06/01/2015107,298 mi+18,426 mi
- 18/02/2016117,311 mi+10,013 mi
- 20/02/2017127,035 mi+9,724 mi
- 28/02/2017127,073 mi+38 mi
- 29/03/2018137,341 mi+10,268 mi
- 29/03/2018137,341 mi
- 26/03/2019142,071 mi+4,730 mi
- 15/04/2019142,129 mi+58 mi
- 28/08/2020146,844 mi+4,715 mi
- 12/08/2021148,794 mi+1,950 mi
- 16/08/2021148,794 mi
- 02/11/2022156,882 mi+8,088 mi
- 31/01/2024170,398 mi+13,516 mi
- 06/03/2026170,484 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 8,347 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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