2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD06 PUO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2006. Recorded mileage 170,937 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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BD06 PUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2026
- 170,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD06 PUO 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 (BD06 PUO) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BD06 PUO Mileage History
- 27/09/2022148,477 mi
- 30/09/2022148,481 mi+4 mi
- 19/10/2023150,709 mi+2,228 mi
- 18/10/2024158,201 mi+7,492 mi
- 26/02/2026170,937 mi+12,736 mi
Average of roughly 6,573 miles per year across 5 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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