2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · FP56 XWK
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 205,309 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,309 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.
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.
FP56 XWK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 205,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP56 XWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (FP56 XWK) between February 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Flashing on - off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FP56 XWK Mileage History
- 06/02/200926,800 mi
- 14/01/201035,706 mi+8,906 mi
- 14/01/201035,706 mi
- 04/02/201145,939 mi+10,233 mi
- 04/02/201145,939 mi
- 30/01/201255,367 mi+9,428 mi
- 22/08/201259,679 mi+4,312 mi
- 19/08/201375,818 mi+16,139 mi
- 20/08/201375,818 mi
- 04/09/201495,301 mi+19,483 mi
- 04/09/201495,301 mi
- 28/08/2015110,848 mi+15,547 mi
- 22/08/2016127,664 mi+16,816 mi
- 22/08/2016127,664 mi
- 22/08/2017136,969 mi+9,305 mi
- 24/08/2017137,001 mi+32 mi
- 31/08/2018144,004 mi+7,003 mi
- 31/08/2018144,004 mi
- 27/08/2019152,106 mi+8,102 mi
- 04/09/2020162,800 mi+10,694 mi
- 01/09/2021179,614 mi+16,814 mi
- 15/08/2022186,192 mi+6,578 mi
- 07/09/2023193,412 mi+7,220 mi
- 26/11/2024199,410 mi+5,998 mi
- 27/11/2024199,411 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2025215,309 mi+15,898 mi
- 18/11/2025205,309 mi-10,000 mi
Average of roughly 10,638 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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