2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · OY06 WVM
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 155,500 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
OY06 WVM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 155,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY06 WVM 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 (OY06 WVM) between April 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 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: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OY06 WVM Mileage History
- 02/04/200940,776 mi
- 15/04/201052,632 mi+11,856 mi
- 10/01/201270,456 mi+17,824 mi
- 13/01/201270,532 mi+76 mi
- 16/01/201375,589 mi+5,057 mi
- 08/01/201480,591 mi+5,002 mi
- 07/11/201484,734 mi+4,143 mi
- 30/10/201589,094 mi+4,360 mi
- 09/11/201692,702 mi+3,608 mi
- 30/10/2017100,396 mi+7,694 mi
- 01/11/2017100,472 mi+76 mi
- 26/10/2018109,130 mi+8,658 mi
- 05/11/2019119,110 mi+9,980 mi
- 07/11/2019119,137 mi+27 mi
- 21/10/2020126,179 mi+7,042 mi
- 01/11/2021133,732 mi+7,553 mi
- 03/11/2021133,803 mi+71 mi
- 21/10/2022142,043 mi+8,240 mi
- 08/11/2023150,310 mi+8,267 mi
- 18/10/2024155,500 mi+5,190 mi
Average of roughly 7,380 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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