2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DU06 ETO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 190,680 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,680 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DU06 ETO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 190,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU06 ETO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (DU06 ETO) between March 2009 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread tread depth at 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DU06 ETO Mileage History
- 30/03/200951,782 mi
- 03/07/201066,508 mi+14,726 mi
- 10/06/201177,813 mi+11,305 mi
- 06/06/201291,107 mi+13,294 mi
- 24/06/2013105,766 mi+14,659 mi
- 24/06/2013105,766 mi
- 13/06/2014116,652 mi+10,886 mi
- 24/06/2015129,429 mi+12,777 mi
- 24/06/2015129,429 mi
- 20/10/2016136,016 mi+6,587 mi
- 26/02/2018137,269 mi+1,253 mi
- 14/03/2018137,271 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/2019139,832 mi+2,561 mi
- 29/04/2019139,832 mi
- 08/10/2020146,839 mi+7,007 mi
- 13/09/2021153,371 mi+6,532 mi
- 16/09/2021153,392 mi+21 mi
- 26/05/2022179,838 mi+26,446 mi
- 13/05/2023171,672 mi-8,166 mi
- 27/07/2024178,380 mi+6,708 mi
- 27/07/2024178,380 mi
- 08/08/2025190,680 mi+12,300 mi
Average of roughly 8,490 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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