2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FD06 DZO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/06/2006. Recorded mileage 209,476 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,476 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
FD06 DZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 209,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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FD06 DZO Mileage History
- 25/02/2023186,788 mi
- 02/03/2024197,789 mi+11,001 mi
- 09/04/2025204,046 mi+6,257 mi
- 31/03/2026209,437 mi+5,391 mi
- 14/04/2026209,476 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 7,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD06 DZO 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 (FD06 DZO) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both into calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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