2006 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · PK56 UVO
2006 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 162,776 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK56 UVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 162,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK56 UVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (PK56 UVO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PK56 UVO Mileage History
- 16/01/2024141,162 mi
- 07/01/2025149,495 mi+8,333 mi
- 14/01/2025149,628 mi+133 mi
- 05/01/2026162,776 mi+13,148 mi
- 06/01/2026162,776 mi
Average of roughly 10,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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