2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CU56 OTJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/10/2006. Recorded mileage 110,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
CU56 OTJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 110,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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CU56 OTJ Mileage History
- 12/10/200926,351 mi
- 11/08/201033,304 mi+6,953 mi
- 01/08/201141,386 mi+8,082 mi
- 26/07/201249,367 mi+7,981 mi
- 07/05/201356,156 mi+6,789 mi
- 23/04/201459,387 mi+3,231 mi
- 05/05/201562,704 mi+3,317 mi
- 22/04/201665,463 mi+2,759 mi
- 26/04/201769,271 mi+3,808 mi
- 28/04/201769,271 mi
- 30/04/201873,617 mi+4,346 mi
- 07/05/201979,792 mi+6,175 mi
- 16/05/201979,798 mi+6 mi
- 24/03/202191,453 mi+11,655 mi
- 27/07/202299,389 mi+7,936 mi
- 19/07/2023110,068 mi+10,679 mi
- 20/07/2023110,068 mi
Average of roughly 6,080 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
CU56 OTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (CU56 OTJ) between October 2009 and July 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 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 (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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