2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GFZ 4273
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 172,156 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GFZ 4273 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 172,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GFZ 4273 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 (GFZ 4273) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GFZ 4273 Mileage History
- 24/01/2024160,885 mi
- 24/01/2025167,200 mi+6,315 mi
- 24/01/2025167,200 mi
- 20/01/2026172,130 mi+4,930 mi
- 21/01/2026172,156 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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