2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · FD56 VFC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 196,812 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,812 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.
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.
FD56 VFC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 196,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 VFC 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 VFC) between November 2009 and December 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FD56 VFC Mileage History
- 14/11/200960,605 mi
- 13/11/201085,893 mi+25,288 mi
- 08/11/2011100,951 mi+15,058 mi
- 08/11/2011100,951 mi
- 25/10/2012112,335 mi+11,384 mi
- 25/10/2012112,335 mi
- 31/10/2013124,881 mi+12,546 mi
- 22/10/2014139,867 mi+14,986 mi
- 22/10/2014139,867 mi
- 22/10/2014139,867 mi
- 27/10/2015152,999 mi+13,132 mi
- 14/12/2016159,673 mi+6,674 mi
- 12/12/2017165,180 mi+5,507 mi
- 25/10/2018169,878 mi+4,698 mi
- 25/10/2018169,878 mi
- 23/10/2019174,172 mi+4,294 mi
- 23/10/2019174,172 mi
- 21/10/2020179,510 mi+5,338 mi
- 26/10/2021184,678 mi+5,168 mi
- 27/10/2021184,678 mi
- 20/10/2022190,172 mi+5,494 mi
- 02/11/2023193,490 mi+3,318 mi
- 27/11/2023193,500 mi+10 mi
- 02/12/2024196,812 mi+3,312 mi
Average of roughly 9,050 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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