2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EN55 HTP
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 136,725 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
EN55 HTP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 136,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN55 HTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (EN55 HTP) between January 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EN55 HTP Mileage History
- 08/01/200936,111 mi
- 15/01/200936,116 mi+5 mi
- 11/03/201044,389 mi+8,273 mi
- 11/03/201044,389 mi
- 16/03/201154,359 mi+9,970 mi
- 18/03/201154,419 mi+60 mi
- 04/09/201268,337 mi+13,918 mi
- 05/09/201268,337 mi
- 23/09/201377,077 mi+8,740 mi
- 29/09/201487,849 mi+10,772 mi
- 29/09/201487,849 mi
- 09/09/201590,505 mi+2,656 mi
- 22/09/201697,326 mi+6,821 mi
- 07/09/2017100,934 mi+3,608 mi
- 07/09/2017100,934 mi
- 28/09/2018108,627 mi+7,693 mi
- 29/09/2018108,717 mi+90 mi
- 29/09/2018108,717 mi
- 21/09/2019125,803 mi+17,086 mi
- 02/10/2019125,812 mi+9 mi
- 04/12/2020127,022 mi+1,210 mi
- 23/11/2021130,405 mi+3,383 mi
- 23/11/2021130,405 mi
- 24/11/2022136,725 mi+6,320 mi
- 24/11/2022136,725 mi
Average of roughly 7,251 miles per year across 25 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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