2006 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · VE56 FTN
2006 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 149,484 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE56 FTN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2023
- 149,484 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.
VE56 FTN 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 (VE56 FTN) between February 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VE56 FTN Mileage History
- 08/02/2022142,416 mi
- 08/02/2022142,416 mi
- 26/01/2023149,484 mi+7,068 mi
- 26/01/2023149,484 mi
Average of roughly 7,335 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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