2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · DN56 EUL
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 147,142 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN56 EUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 147,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN56 EUL 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 (DN56 EUL) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DN56 EUL Mileage History
- 07/11/2022126,305 mi
- 05/06/2023131,939 mi+5,634 mi
- 09/11/2023134,525 mi+2,586 mi
- 08/11/2024140,621 mi+6,096 mi
- 07/11/2025147,142 mi+6,521 mi
Average of roughly 6,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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