2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CS56 AJS
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 121,781 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,781 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.
CS56 AJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2023
- 121,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CS56 AJS Mileage History
- 02/09/2021108,587 mi
- 02/09/2021108,589 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/2022113,838 mi+5,249 mi
- 08/09/2022113,838 mi
- 30/12/2023121,781 mi+7,943 mi
Average of roughly 5,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS56 AJS 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 (CS56 AJS) between September 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2023 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 (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front 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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