2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CS56 AJS
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 121,781 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2024
- 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
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
CS56 AJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- 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
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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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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