2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ST56 TCU
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 132,086 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2021. 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 23 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,086 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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ST56 TCU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2020
- 132,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST56 TCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (ST56 TCU) between February 2010 and February 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
ST56 TCU Mileage History
- 10/02/201036,643 mi
- 21/02/201150,558 mi+13,915 mi
- 21/02/201150,558 mi
- 21/02/201259,888 mi+9,330 mi
- 21/02/201259,888 mi
- 16/02/201369,368 mi+9,480 mi
- 15/02/201479,928 mi+10,560 mi
- 20/02/201480,469 mi+541 mi
- 14/02/201589,933 mi+9,464 mi
- 14/02/201589,933 mi
- 06/02/201698,401 mi+8,468 mi
- 15/02/2017109,157 mi+10,756 mi
- 17/02/2018112,465 mi+3,308 mi
- 24/02/2018112,503 mi+38 mi
- 09/02/2019122,316 mi+9,813 mi
- 14/02/2020132,086 mi+9,770 mi
Average of roughly 9,535 miles per year across 16 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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