CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG06 ZCU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,072 mi
Last recorded141,072 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 ZCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 141,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ram bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 139,475 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 137,705 miles

Central Rear seat belt mould on webbing

Nearside Front seat belt mould on webbing

Nearside Rear seat belt mould on webbing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt mould on webbing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 136,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 122,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015
Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers starting too smear

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,920 miles

Oil leak

advise wiper rubbers

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,104 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear tyres low on edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 27,983 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG06 ZCU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG06 ZCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG06 ZCU?

You can check the full history of SG06 ZCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG06 ZCU registered?

SG06 ZCU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is SG06 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG06 ZCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG06 ZCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG06 ZCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.