2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL56 HTJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 273,870 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 HTJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 273,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 HTJ 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 (GL56 HTJ) between December 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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 (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GL56 HTJ Mileage History
- 03/12/200999,605 mi
- 16/12/2010133,992 mi+34,387 mi
- 16/12/2010133,992 mi
- 12/01/2012156,863 mi+22,871 mi
- 08/01/2013178,556 mi+21,693 mi
- 08/08/2013187,608 mi+9,052 mi
- 08/08/2013187,608 mi
- 07/08/2014192,126 mi+4,518 mi
- 05/08/2015196,009 mi+3,883 mi
- 08/08/2016200,361 mi+4,352 mi
- 08/08/2017204,786 mi+4,425 mi
- 07/08/2018208,202 mi+3,416 mi
- 10/08/2019212,007 mi+3,805 mi
- 04/08/2020217,349 mi+5,342 mi
- 16/07/2021224,912 mi+7,563 mi
- 02/08/2022236,172 mi+11,260 mi
- 28/07/2023243,934 mi+7,762 mi
- 10/08/2024252,212 mi+8,278 mi
- 06/09/2024252,336 mi+124 mi
- 01/09/2025258,807 mi+6,471 mi
- 14/08/2026273,806 mi+14,999 mi
- 18/08/2026273,870 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 10,431 miles per year across 22 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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