2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RK56 OGU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 116,056 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
RK56 OGU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2018
- 116,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RK56 OGU Mileage History
- 13/08/200927,467 mi
- 31/08/201037,958 mi+10,491 mi
- 27/08/201149,418 mi+11,460 mi
- 25/08/201262,889 mi+13,471 mi
- 20/07/201374,089 mi+11,200 mi
- 19/05/201483,581 mi+9,492 mi
- 19/05/201483,582 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/201591,771 mi+8,189 mi
- 15/05/201591,771 mi
- 18/05/2016101,320 mi+9,549 mi
- 10/05/2017109,552 mi+8,232 mi
- 10/05/2017109,552 mi
- 16/05/2018116,048 mi+6,496 mi
- 16/05/2018116,056 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,118 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
RK56 OGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (RK56 OGU) between August 2009 and May 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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