2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LJ56 WKH
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 90,776 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LJ56 WKH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2019
- 90,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ56 WKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LJ56 WKH) between December 2009 and October 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
LJ56 WKH Mileage History
- 10/12/200929,008 mi
- 14/02/201142,077 mi+13,069 mi
- 26/01/201247,221 mi+5,144 mi
- 24/01/201354,872 mi+7,651 mi
- 06/02/201461,635 mi+6,763 mi
- 05/02/201565,072 mi+3,437 mi
- 12/02/201667,824 mi+2,752 mi
- 25/04/201770,109 mi+2,285 mi
- 18/04/201871,626 mi+1,517 mi
- 21/04/201871,629 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/201990,776 mi+19,147 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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