2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ST06 MFP
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 157,215 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,215 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.
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ST06 MFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2023
- 157,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 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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ST06 MFP Mileage History
- 30/06/2022150,374 mi
- 05/07/2022150,384 mi+10 mi
- 16/06/2023157,202 mi+6,818 mi
- 20/06/2023157,215 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 7,038 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ST06 MFP 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 (ST06 MFP) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s 55 o/s 119 brak”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))”.
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