2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FD56 OUC
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 127,225 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD56 OUC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 127,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 OUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FD56 OUC) between December 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FD56 OUC Mileage History
- 17/12/200925,734 mi
- 19/12/200925,735 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/201033,316 mi+7,581 mi
- 20/12/201033,318 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/201136,514 mi+3,196 mi
- 15/06/201244,464 mi+7,950 mi
- 21/06/201347,119 mi+2,655 mi
- 14/06/201456,661 mi+9,542 mi
- 13/06/201570,149 mi+13,488 mi
- 20/06/201684,947 mi+14,798 mi
- 01/06/201792,749 mi+7,802 mi
- 01/06/201792,749 mi
- 01/06/201898,763 mi+6,014 mi
- 28/05/2019106,830 mi+8,067 mi
- 19/11/2020112,234 mi+5,404 mi
- 19/11/2020112,234 mi
- 26/10/2021112,744 mi+510 mi
- 27/10/2021112,744 mi
- 17/10/2022114,404 mi+1,660 mi
- 04/07/2023115,467 mi+1,063 mi
- 05/09/2023115,552 mi+85 mi
- 18/09/2024118,271 mi+2,719 mi
- 23/09/2025126,687 mi+8,416 mi
- 21/09/2026127,225 mi+538 mi
Average of roughly 6,055 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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