The 2006 BMW X3 3.0 D is an all-wheel-drive SUV, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 160 kW (218 hp).

The asking price is 5,300 €. That is 1,300 € (33%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,000 €. The estimate is based on 67 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 150 € from the original 5,450 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 15 days.

The odometer reads 425,000 km, which works out at about 21,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 7 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,430 € per year.

The original tyre size is 235/55 R17. The seller is a private individual, Mikkeli.

Basic information

Registration number
OTC-474
Mileage
425,000 km
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Engine
3.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2006
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Body type
SUV
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Silver
In traffic use in Finland
7 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAPD51040WD68399
maksimi.fi ID
159530
Nettiauto ID
15905782

Technical details

Power
160 kW / 218 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
229 g/km (NEDC)
Kerb weight
1,885 kg
Gross weight
2,355 kg
Max towing weight
2,000 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,570 × 1,850 × 1,670 mm
Last inspection
4/2026
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0249*06

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 5,300 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 4,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 67 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW X3, 2006) 4,310 €
  • Sold by a private seller −310 €
  • Market price estimate 4,000 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 15 days.

5,250 €5,300 €5,350 €5,400 €5,450 €5,500 €6/8/20268/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026
DatePriceChange
06/08/20265,450 €
13/08/20265,300 €−150 €

Next inspection due around 4/2027

About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

224 cars of the BMW X3 model series (first registered in 2006) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 130 defects leading to a failure, or 58 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 89.2. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 26.8

    60 defects·All cars 27.9

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 15.2

    34 defects·All cars 26.1

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 8

    18 defects·All cars 11

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 13.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (129). Median mileage 313,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo 6 days for sale
6/8/20268/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
13/08/2026Asking price 5,450 € → 5,300 €

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Erittäin siisti sisä ja ulkopinnoilta. Huollettu 2/26 418tkm kohdalla. Vetokoukku. Lohkolämmitin. Musta sisäkatto. Peruutustutkat eteen ja taakse. Urheilu istuimet edessä. Nahka verhoilu Talvirenkaat uuden karheat. Automaatti ilmastointi. Vakionopeudensäädin. Saa vetää jarrullista peräkärryä 2000kg.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW X3 3.0 D cost?

BMW X3 3.0 D is for sale at 5,300 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 4,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 6 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 150 € below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2006.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 425,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 33.9 % of BMW X3 cars first registered in 2006 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (224 inspections, median mileage 313,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2006 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 4,152 BMW passenger cars first used in 2006 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 10th most common brand of that year among 35 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (50.5 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For BMW X3 cars first registered in 2006, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 58 defects per 100 inspections, against 89.2 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 841 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 235/55 R17.

Where is BMW X3 3.0 D located?

The car is located in Etelä-Savo (Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.