2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GY06 UVG
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 18,733 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY06 UVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 18,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY06 UVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (GY06 UVG) between August 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GY06 UVG Mileage History
- 18/08/2022186,517 mi
- 13/10/2022187,866 mi+1,349 mi
- 04/11/2022187,933 mi+67 mi
- 04/11/202218,733 mi-169,200 mi
Average of roughly -783,914 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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