2006 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ST55 SGZ
2006 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 142,193 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 SGZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
- 142,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 SGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X3 (ST55 SGZ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
ST55 SGZ Mileage History
- 02/07/2022139,277 mi
- 25/07/2023142,193 mi+2,916 mi
Average of roughly 2,745 miles per year across 2 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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