2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · KP06 JWJ
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 193,337 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP06 JWJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2022
- 193,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP06 JWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (KP06 JWJ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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