2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LK56 RKF
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 174,529 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,529 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.
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LK56 RKF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2025
- 174,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK56 RKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (LK56 RKF) between December 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LK56 RKF Mileage History
- 15/12/200922,974 mi
- 24/08/201028,339 mi+5,365 mi
- 18/11/201039,166 mi+10,827 mi
- 14/11/201145,651 mi+6,485 mi
- 14/11/201256,939 mi+11,288 mi
- 15/11/201369,349 mi+12,410 mi
- 29/08/201475,019 mi+5,670 mi
- 26/08/201586,017 mi+10,998 mi
- 08/09/201698,482 mi+12,465 mi
- 15/09/2017106,360 mi+7,878 mi
- 01/10/2018116,467 mi+10,107 mi
- 17/09/2019127,257 mi+10,790 mi
- 09/11/2020135,087 mi+7,830 mi
- 16/12/2021144,314 mi+9,227 mi
- 12/12/2022151,289 mi+6,975 mi
- 14/12/2022151,289 mi
- 14/12/2023163,592 mi+12,303 mi
- 10/12/2024169,570 mi+5,978 mi
- 12/12/2024169,570 mi
- 12/12/2025174,529 mi+4,959 mi
Average of roughly 9,477 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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