2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BD56 VBC
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/12/2006. Recorded mileage 129,716 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
BD56 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 129,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BD56 VBC Mileage History
- 19/07/2024115,151 mi
- 26/07/2024118,354 mi+3,203 mi
- 29/07/2024118,544 mi+190 mi
- 29/07/2025129,716 mi+11,172 mi
- 29/07/2025129,716 mi
Average of roughly 14,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD56 VBC 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 (BD56 VBC) between July 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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