CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST06 NBF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,902 mi
Last recorded134,902 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
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

RegistrationST06 NBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
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

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 134,902 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 114,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to all rear suspension arms and linkages serviceable on test

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms serviceable on test

Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 102,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,710 miles

high level brake light bulb out but still showing more than fifty percent light

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated, pitting spots starting to apear

rear tyres aprox 3mm

Pass 16 May 2009 26,119 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

ST06 NBF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST06 NBF, 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 ST06 NBF?

You can check the full history of ST06 NBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST06 NBF registered?

ST06 NBF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is ST06 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 NBF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST06 NBF 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 ST06 NBF. 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.