2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · DF56 AFU
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 127,312 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,312 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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DF56 AFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 127,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF56 AFU Mileage History
- 26/04/202399,060 mi
- 28/04/202399,148 mi+88 mi
- 22/04/2024106,474 mi+7,326 mi
- 25/04/2025118,231 mi+11,757 mi
- 24/04/2026127,312 mi+9,081 mi
Average of roughly 9,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF56 AFU 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 2007 BMW X3 (DF56 AFU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edg”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))”.
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