2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS56 BDY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 146,342 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS56 BDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 146,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS56 BDY Mileage History
- 20/07/2023136,579 mi
- 17/07/2024140,636 mi+4,057 mi
- 10/07/2025143,358 mi+2,722 mi
- 14/07/2025143,360 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2026146,342 mi+2,982 mi
Average of roughly 3,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS56 BDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LS56 BDY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 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 (18 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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