2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · 9 OE
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 66,037 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,037 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.
9 OE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 66,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9 OE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (9 OE) between November 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
9 OE Mileage History
- 19/11/200915,733 mi
- 27/10/201021,153 mi+5,420 mi
- 16/11/201126,172 mi+5,019 mi
- 23/11/201230,710 mi+4,538 mi
- 21/02/201433,234 mi+2,524 mi
- 20/02/201535,931 mi+2,697 mi
- 16/02/201638,912 mi+2,981 mi
- 22/02/201741,942 mi+3,030 mi
- 21/03/201845,207 mi+3,265 mi
- 15/04/201947,590 mi+2,383 mi
- 06/05/202049,042 mi+1,452 mi
- 02/11/202150,387 mi+1,345 mi
- 31/10/202256,939 mi+6,552 mi
- 04/11/202294,275 mi+37,336 mi
- 17/11/202359,161 mi-35,114 mi
- 29/11/202359,188 mi+27 mi
- 19/11/202461,750 mi+2,562 mi
- 26/11/202566,037 mi+4,287 mi
Average of roughly 3,140 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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