2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ST56 UBM
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 139,880 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,880 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.
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.
ST56 UBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2024
- 139,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST56 UBM 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 (ST56 UBM) between November 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2024 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit; 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted hold down clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ST56 UBM Mileage History
- 26/11/2021126,407 mi
- 07/03/2023128,842 mi+2,435 mi
- 09/03/2023128,850 mi+8 mi
- 04/03/2024139,876 mi+11,026 mi
- 04/03/2024139,880 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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