2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SB56 XVW
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 167,257 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB56 XVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 167,257 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.
SB56 XVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (SB56 XVW) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SB56 XVW Mileage History
- 07/06/2022157,627 mi
- 09/06/2022157,631 mi+4 mi
- 07/06/2023167,257 mi+9,626 mi
- 07/06/2023167,257 mi
Average of roughly 9,636 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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