2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FY56 XOF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 160,722 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY56 XOF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 160,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY56 XOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FY56 XOF) between November 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 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 (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FY56 XOF Mileage History
- 03/11/200957,165 mi
- 03/11/200957,165 mi
- 02/11/201060,880 mi+3,715 mi
- 19/10/201162,790 mi+1,910 mi
- 17/10/201265,227 mi+2,437 mi
- 11/11/201367,038 mi+1,811 mi
- 31/12/201481,027 mi+13,989 mi
- 09/07/201584,694 mi+3,667 mi
- 25/06/201690,513 mi+5,819 mi
- 25/06/201690,513 mi
- 26/06/201796,505 mi+5,992 mi
- 25/06/2018102,411 mi+5,906 mi
- 28/06/2018102,435 mi+24 mi
- 04/07/2019107,553 mi+5,118 mi
- 15/12/2020115,597 mi+8,044 mi
- 15/12/2020115,597 mi
- 04/01/2022120,210 mi+4,613 mi
- 05/01/2022120,210 mi
- 05/01/2023130,165 mi+9,955 mi
- 14/12/2023147,347 mi+17,182 mi
- 15/12/2023147,347 mi
- 22/11/2024158,956 mi+11,609 mi
- 21/11/2025160,722 mi+1,766 mi
Average of roughly 6,453 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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