2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SD56 EVF
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2006. Recorded mileage 133,452 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,452 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
SD56 EVF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 133,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SD56 EVF Mileage History
- 30/03/200918,532 mi
- 31/03/200918,538 mi+6 mi
- 31/03/201031,628 mi+13,090 mi
- 01/04/201139,066 mi+7,438 mi
- 01/04/201139,066 mi
- 01/05/201248,190 mi+9,124 mi
- 05/05/201248,274 mi+84 mi
- 13/03/201352,688 mi+4,414 mi
- 07/03/201464,557 mi+11,869 mi
- 13/02/201574,467 mi+9,910 mi
- 19/02/201681,698 mi+7,231 mi
- 01/03/201794,770 mi+13,072 mi
- 19/03/2018100,539 mi+5,769 mi
- 23/04/2019107,768 mi+7,229 mi
- 17/11/2020117,191 mi+9,423 mi
- 12/11/2021121,992 mi+4,801 mi
- 01/12/2022128,093 mi+6,101 mi
- 01/12/2022128,093 mi
- 15/11/2023130,636 mi+2,543 mi
- 23/11/2023130,636 mi
- 02/02/2024130,644 mi+8 mi
- 02/02/2024130,644 mi
- 29/01/2025133,452 mi+2,808 mi
Average of roughly 7,257 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
SD56 EVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (SD56 EVF) between March 2009 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”.
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