2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DIG 6156
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 63,023 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
DIG 6156 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 63,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 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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DIG 6156 Mileage History
- 30/03/20097,371 mi
- 25/03/20109,570 mi+2,199 mi
- 24/03/201110,679 mi+1,109 mi
- 13/03/201211,739 mi+1,060 mi
- 25/03/201313,304 mi+1,565 mi
- 04/02/201414,340 mi+1,036 mi
- 28/01/201518,987 mi+4,647 mi
- 25/02/201632,438 mi+13,451 mi
- 03/03/201740,827 mi+8,389 mi
- 26/03/201844,731 mi+3,904 mi
- 16/05/201953,301 mi+8,570 mi
- 29/05/202056,365 mi+3,064 mi
- 20/05/202157,654 mi+1,289 mi
- 12/05/202259,041 mi+1,387 mi
- 19/07/202360,567 mi+1,526 mi
- 08/07/202461,916 mi+1,349 mi
- 08/07/202461,916 mi
- 08/10/202563,023 mi+1,107 mi
Average of roughly 3,368 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DIG 6156 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (DIG 6156) between March 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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