2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VE06 NKP
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 165,248 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,248 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.
VE06 NKP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 165,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VE06 NKP Mileage History
- 24/06/200921,789 mi
- 24/06/200921,789 mi
- 18/06/201039,808 mi+18,019 mi
- 30/06/201155,551 mi+15,743 mi
- 21/06/201269,878 mi+14,327 mi
- 18/06/201386,293 mi+16,415 mi
- 21/05/2014103,137 mi+16,844 mi
- 17/06/2015115,677 mi+12,540 mi
- 17/06/2015115,677 mi
- 15/07/2016127,469 mi+11,792 mi
- 15/07/2016127,469 mi
- 20/07/2017133,987 mi+6,518 mi
- 20/07/2017133,987 mi
- 19/07/2018141,746 mi+7,759 mi
- 13/12/2019143,993 mi+2,247 mi
- 12/01/2021145,781 mi+1,788 mi
- 13/05/2023151,759 mi+5,978 mi
- 13/05/2024165,248 mi+13,489 mi
Average of roughly 9,637 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
VE06 NKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (VE06 NKP) between June 2009 and May 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
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