2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · M30 UMS
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2006. Recorded mileage 107,356 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,356 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.
M30 UMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 107,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 UMS 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 (M30 UMS) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Detached at front of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Detached (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
M30 UMS Mileage History
- 13/07/2023105,540 mi
- 12/07/2024105,980 mi+440 mi
- 07/07/2025106,857 mi+877 mi
- 07/07/2025106,878 mi+21 mi
- 17/07/2026107,356 mi+478 mi
Average of roughly 603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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