2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FD56 VFZ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/12/2006. Recorded mileage 151,631 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
FD56 VFZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 151,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (28 mentions)
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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FD56 VFZ Mileage History
- 19/12/200961,940 mi
- 20/11/201079,477 mi+17,537 mi
- 16/11/201193,518 mi+14,041 mi
- 03/09/2012107,098 mi+13,580 mi
- 31/08/2013114,058 mi+6,960 mi
- 16/08/2014120,345 mi+6,287 mi
- 22/08/2014120,466 mi+121 mi
- 28/08/2015126,972 mi+6,506 mi
- 27/08/2016128,783 mi+1,811 mi
- 09/09/2017129,577 mi+794 mi
- 08/09/2018130,418 mi+841 mi
- 14/09/2019131,191 mi+773 mi
- 12/09/2020131,857 mi+666 mi
- 01/09/2021132,520 mi+663 mi
- 01/09/2021132,520 mi
- 26/09/2022133,065 mi+545 mi
- 10/06/2024143,431 mi+10,366 mi
- 20/06/2025151,631 mi+8,200 mi
Average of roughly 5,786 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FD56 VFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FD56 VFZ) between December 2009 and June 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “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))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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