2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL06 SFU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 125,445 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL06 SFU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 125,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 SFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (GL06 SFU) between June 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
GL06 SFU Mileage History
- 26/06/200929,878 mi
- 23/06/201039,431 mi+9,553 mi
- 02/07/201148,371 mi+8,940 mi
- 21/06/201256,197 mi+7,826 mi
- 14/10/201369,777 mi+13,580 mi
- 24/09/201476,503 mi+6,726 mi
- 06/10/201476,734 mi+231 mi
- 16/09/201585,983 mi+9,249 mi
- 19/09/201696,275 mi+10,292 mi
- 05/10/2017103,570 mi+7,295 mi
- 03/10/2018110,657 mi+7,087 mi
- 12/10/2019115,358 mi+4,701 mi
- 21/10/2020117,720 mi+2,362 mi
- 19/10/2021119,295 mi+1,575 mi
- 12/10/2022120,771 mi+1,476 mi
- 20/10/2023122,414 mi+1,643 mi
- 03/10/2024123,564 mi+1,150 mi
- 15/10/2025124,934 mi+1,370 mi
- 05/10/2026125,445 mi+511 mi
Average of roughly 5,532 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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