2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CD55 ASH
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 197,914 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CD55 ASH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 197,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CD55 ASH Mileage History
- 07/09/2023185,236 mi
- 07/09/2023185,236 mi
- 11/09/2024189,580 mi+4,344 mi
- 12/09/2024189,587 mi+7 mi
- 10/09/2025197,914 mi+8,327 mi
Average of roughly 6,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CD55 ASH 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 (CD55 ASH) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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