2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · SP06 UBC
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 129,837 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
SP06 UBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 129,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP06 UBC 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 (SP06 UBC) between December 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))”; “Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))”.
SP06 UBC Mileage History
- 08/12/2022126,665 mi
- 12/01/2023126,686 mi+21 mi
- 12/01/2023126,690 mi+4 mi
- 12/01/2024129,837 mi+3,147 mi
- 12/01/2024129,837 mi
Average of roughly 2,898 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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