2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EO56 FRD
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 138,815 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO56 FRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 138,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO56 FRD 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 (EO56 FRD) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
EO56 FRD Mileage History
- 27/08/2022114,646 mi
- 02/09/2023120,863 mi+6,217 mi
- 17/08/2024126,225 mi+5,362 mi
- 06/09/2025132,066 mi+5,841 mi
- 22/08/2026138,815 mi+6,749 mi
Average of roughly 6,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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