2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · GF06 DHE
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 78,420 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,420 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.
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GF06 DHE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 78,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF06 DHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (GF06 DHE) between March 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
GF06 DHE Mileage History
- 13/03/200920,085 mi
- 20/03/200920,179 mi+94 mi
- 08/03/201024,429 mi+4,250 mi
- 20/04/201131,419 mi+6,990 mi
- 06/05/201132,230 mi+811 mi
- 15/05/201238,839 mi+6,609 mi
- 03/05/201343,056 mi+4,217 mi
- 07/06/201444,553 mi+1,497 mi
- 11/07/201554,010 mi+9,457 mi
- 29/06/201657,041 mi+3,031 mi
- 05/07/201759,591 mi+2,550 mi
- 15/06/201862,217 mi+2,626 mi
- 21/12/201965,459 mi+3,242 mi
- 24/12/201965,460 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/202067,408 mi+1,948 mi
- 21/12/202169,150 mi+1,742 mi
- 13/12/202270,363 mi+1,213 mi
- 13/12/202270,363 mi
- 13/12/202372,400 mi+2,037 mi
- 11/12/202475,374 mi+2,974 mi
- 17/12/202578,420 mi+3,046 mi
Average of roughly 3,480 miles per year across 21 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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