2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VE06 XUL
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 158,140 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE06 XUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 158,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE06 XUL 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 (VE06 XUL) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VE06 XUL Mileage History
- 08/03/2024150,604 mi
- 08/03/2024150,604 mi
- 18/03/2025155,989 mi+5,385 mi
- 31/03/2026158,140 mi+2,151 mi
- 31/03/2026158,140 mi
Average of roughly 3,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
The complex dual-pane panoramic glass sunroof mechanism suffers from broken plastic lifter tabs that cause the rear venting panel to jam open. Blocked drain tubes also route water into boot electronics and footwells.
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