2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NC06 MKM
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2006. Recorded mileage 179,145 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC06 MKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 179,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC06 MKM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (NC06 MKM) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NC06 MKM Mileage History
- 21/03/2023149,092 mi
- 29/03/2024158,323 mi+9,231 mi
- 02/04/2024158,391 mi+68 mi
- 03/04/2025173,387 mi+14,996 mi
- 07/04/2026179,145 mi+5,758 mi
Average of roughly 9,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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