2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · C28 LBM
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 144,221 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C28 LBM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 144,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C28 LBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (C28 LBM) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C28 LBM Mileage History
- 29/12/2022141,476 mi
- 17/10/2025144,219 mi+2,743 mi
- 20/10/2025144,221 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 977 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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