2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PX06 YCH
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 162,282 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX06 YCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 162,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX06 YCH 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 (PX06 YCH) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PX06 YCH Mileage History
- 20/01/2022136,831 mi
- 16/01/2023145,809 mi+8,978 mi
- 17/01/2024149,460 mi+3,651 mi
- 10/01/2025153,060 mi+3,600 mi
- 09/01/2026162,282 mi+9,222 mi
Average of roughly 6,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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