2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CU56 OCW
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2006. Recorded mileage 150,815 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
CU56 OCW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 150,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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CU56 OCW Mileage History
- 26/10/200923,553 mi
- 04/11/201029,993 mi+6,440 mi
- 20/11/201136,477 mi+6,484 mi
- 19/11/201248,090 mi+11,613 mi
- 25/10/201358,836 mi+10,746 mi
- 25/10/201358,836 mi
- 23/10/201468,183 mi+9,347 mi
- 29/10/201468,303 mi+120 mi
- 19/11/201581,799 mi+13,496 mi
- 19/11/201691,073 mi+9,274 mi
- 17/11/2017990,399 mi+899,326 mi
- 16/11/2018106,377 mi-884,022 mi
- 31/10/2019112,488 mi+6,111 mi
- 31/10/2019112,488 mi
- 18/11/2020118,804 mi+6,316 mi
- 15/11/2021123,806 mi+5,002 mi
- 07/11/2022130,482 mi+6,676 mi
- 13/11/2023139,093 mi+8,611 mi
- 12/11/2024145,800 mi+6,707 mi
- 09/10/2025150,815 mi+5,015 mi
Average of roughly 7,977 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CU56 OCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (CU56 OCW) between October 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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