2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · EN55 XYE
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 174,064 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EN55 XYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 174,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN55 XYE 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 (EN55 XYE) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EN55 XYE Mileage History
- 03/02/2023158,120 mi
- 09/03/2024165,921 mi+7,801 mi
- 08/03/2025170,549 mi+4,628 mi
- 24/04/2026174,064 mi+3,515 mi
- 27/04/2026174,064 mi
Average of roughly 4,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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