2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FH56 AFV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 212,282 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 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 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,282 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.
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.
FH56 AFV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 212,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH56 AFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FH56 AFV) between January 2010 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
FH56 AFV Mileage History
- 12/01/201045,859 mi
- 12/01/201045,859 mi
- 12/01/201167,356 mi+21,497 mi
- 11/10/201291,800 mi+24,444 mi
- 07/01/2014106,916 mi+15,116 mi
- 09/01/2014106,916 mi
- 08/01/2015116,734 mi+9,818 mi
- 30/12/2015124,533 mi+7,799 mi
- 05/01/2016124,535 mi+2 mi
- 03/01/2017134,790 mi+10,255 mi
- 04/01/2018144,194 mi+9,404 mi
- 20/12/2018153,527 mi+9,333 mi
- 12/12/2019162,188 mi+8,661 mi
- 16/12/2020168,930 mi+6,742 mi
- 05/01/2022178,139 mi+9,209 mi
- 15/12/2022186,327 mi+8,188 mi
- 15/12/2022186,327 mi
- 19/12/2023194,794 mi+8,467 mi
- 17/12/2024203,379 mi+8,585 mi
- 11/12/2025212,282 mi+8,903 mi
Average of roughly 10,458 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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