2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LM56 AWW
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 161,295 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 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 08 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,295 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LM56 AWW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 161,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM56 AWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (LM56 AWW) between August 2009 and July 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LM56 AWW Mileage History
- 13/08/200915,206 mi
- 11/08/201026,902 mi+11,696 mi
- 15/08/201135,638 mi+8,736 mi
- 31/07/201245,100 mi+9,462 mi
- 12/08/201352,453 mi+7,353 mi
- 13/08/201352,458 mi+5 mi
- 16/03/201569,056 mi+16,598 mi
- 04/03/201677,889 mi+8,833 mi
- 10/03/201787,923 mi+10,034 mi
- 03/03/201898,814 mi+10,891 mi
- 03/03/201898,814 mi
- 12/03/2019109,691 mi+10,877 mi
- 04/07/2020122,083 mi+12,392 mi
- 23/06/2021130,371 mi+8,288 mi
- 05/07/2022139,352 mi+8,981 mi
- 10/07/2023181,008 mi+41,656 mi
- 10/07/2023181,008 mi
- 01/07/2024161,295 mi-19,713 mi
- 09/07/2024161,295 mi
Average of roughly 9,801 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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