2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL55 WVA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 194,966 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,966 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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GL55 WVA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 194,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 WVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (GL55 WVA) between February 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
GL55 WVA Mileage History
- 03/02/200955,048 mi
- 16/04/201073,578 mi+18,530 mi
- 28/04/201193,866 mi+20,288 mi
- 02/07/2012121,029 mi+27,163 mi
- 23/05/2014126,664 mi+5,635 mi
- 22/05/2015133,047 mi+6,383 mi
- 23/05/2016140,640 mi+7,593 mi
- 11/05/2017147,496 mi+6,856 mi
- 21/05/2018155,566 mi+8,070 mi
- 23/05/2019162,072 mi+6,506 mi
- 12/04/2021167,383 mi+5,311 mi
- 14/04/2022173,839 mi+6,456 mi
- 28/04/2023179,495 mi+5,656 mi
- 07/06/2024184,222 mi+4,727 mi
- 06/06/2025189,888 mi+5,666 mi
- 05/06/2026194,966 mi+5,078 mi
Average of roughly 8,073 miles per year across 16 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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