2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SJ56 AHZ
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 138,626 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 AHZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 138,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ56 AHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (SJ56 AHZ) between September 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SJ56 AHZ Mileage History
- 15/09/200917,708 mi
- 10/09/201028,111 mi+10,403 mi
- 13/09/201139,575 mi+11,464 mi
- 19/09/201248,530 mi+8,955 mi
- 20/09/201355,994 mi+7,464 mi
- 01/10/201463,798 mi+7,804 mi
- 09/09/201570,239 mi+6,441 mi
- 03/10/201677,257 mi+7,018 mi
- 03/10/201785,275 mi+8,018 mi
- 03/10/201785,275 mi
- 01/10/201891,614 mi+6,339 mi
- 07/10/201998,091 mi+6,477 mi
- 03/10/2020103,742 mi+5,651 mi
- 05/10/2021110,512 mi+6,770 mi
- 13/10/2022116,745 mi+6,233 mi
- 13/10/2023122,154 mi+5,409 mi
- 05/10/2024127,371 mi+5,217 mi
- 07/10/2024127,371 mi
- 10/10/2025131,154 mi+3,783 mi
- 23/10/2026138,623 mi+7,469 mi
- 27/10/2026138,626 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,065 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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