2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PX56 VCP
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 217,296 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,296 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.
PX56 VCP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 217,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX56 VCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (PX56 VCP) between August 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
PX56 VCP Mileage History
- 21/08/200933,878 mi
- 18/08/201046,247 mi+12,369 mi
- 18/08/201155,791 mi+9,544 mi
- 04/10/201157,945 mi+2,154 mi
- 25/09/201276,565 mi+18,620 mi
- 20/09/2013107,042 mi+30,477 mi
- 28/11/2014139,984 mi+32,942 mi
- 29/11/2014139,988 mi+4 mi
- 22/10/2016177,963 mi+37,975 mi
- 25/10/2016177,695 mi-268 mi
- 01/11/2017185,421 mi+7,726 mi
- 01/11/2017185,421 mi
- 15/11/2018190,016 mi+4,595 mi
- 15/10/2019198,732 mi+8,716 mi
- 22/10/2019199,294 mi+562 mi
- 03/12/2020206,851 mi+7,557 mi
- 31/01/2022215,022 mi+8,171 mi
- 10/02/2022215,030 mi+8 mi
- 19/06/2024215,037 mi+7 mi
- 01/08/2024215,042 mi+5 mi
- 29/07/2025215,871 mi+829 mi
- 30/07/2026217,296 mi+1,425 mi
Average of roughly 10,828 miles per year across 22 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: 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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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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