2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BT56 FUJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 130,868 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,868 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.
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BT56 FUJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 130,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT56 FUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (BT56 FUJ) between January 2010 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BT56 FUJ Mileage History
- 12/01/201034,942 mi
- 14/06/201152,502 mi+17,560 mi
- 06/03/201259,847 mi+7,345 mi
- 04/03/201368,615 mi+8,768 mi
- 03/03/201477,461 mi+8,846 mi
- 02/03/201586,654 mi+9,193 mi
- 02/03/201586,654 mi
- 15/02/201692,047 mi+5,393 mi
- 03/03/2017102,151 mi+10,104 mi
- 03/03/2017102,151 mi
- 13/03/2018111,615 mi+9,464 mi
- 13/03/2018111,615 mi
- 26/04/2019119,120 mi+7,505 mi
- 11/08/2020119,127 mi+7 mi
- 02/03/2022130,868 mi+11,741 mi
Average of roughly 7,906 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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