2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FV06 NPC
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 105,957 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,957 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.
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FV06 NPC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 105,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV06 NPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FV06 NPC) between August 2009 and February 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FV06 NPC Mileage History
- 24/08/200920,848 mi
- 02/09/201024,724 mi+3,876 mi
- 30/08/201128,741 mi+4,017 mi
- 30/08/201231,972 mi+3,231 mi
- 28/08/201336,185 mi+4,213 mi
- 27/08/201440,474 mi+4,289 mi
- 13/08/201545,422 mi+4,948 mi
- 12/08/201653,020 mi+7,598 mi
- 12/08/201653,020 mi
- 08/08/201759,915 mi+6,895 mi
- 06/12/201868,065 mi+8,150 mi
- 07/12/201868,067 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/201973,658 mi+5,591 mi
- 05/12/201973,692 mi+34 mi
- 23/11/202076,127 mi+2,435 mi
- 26/11/202076,127 mi
- 07/12/202178,782 mi+2,655 mi
- 02/12/202281,093 mi+2,311 mi
- 23/01/202489,875 mi+8,782 mi
- 23/01/202489,877 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/2025105,957 mi+16,080 mi
- 04/02/2025105,957 mi
Average of roughly 5,509 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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