2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DX06 XPD
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 149,784 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,784 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.
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DX06 XPD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2025
- 149,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX06 XPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (DX06 XPD) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Excessive blue smoke during test (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling spring on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Power steering component modification unsafe Power steering drive belt missing (2.1.5 (f) (i))”.
DX06 XPD Mileage History
- 01/06/2022130,121 mi
- 08/06/2023132,985 mi+2,864 mi
- 15/08/2024141,576 mi+8,591 mi
- 28/08/2025149,784 mi+8,208 mi
Average of roughly 6,065 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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