2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SA56 UYC
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 161,981 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,981 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.
SA56 UYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 161,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 UYC 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 (SA56 UYC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SA56 UYC Mileage History
- 01/06/2022150,880 mi
- 26/06/2023153,732 mi+2,852 mi
- 25/06/2024158,589 mi+4,857 mi
- 26/06/2025161,981 mi+3,392 mi
- 28/06/2025161,981 mi
Average of roughly 3,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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