2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · GU06 DHO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 171,685 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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GU06 DHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 171,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU06 DHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (GU06 DHO) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrect location (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
GU06 DHO Mileage History
- 17/04/2023149,405 mi
- 19/04/2023149,409 mi+4 mi
- 13/04/2024154,213 mi+4,804 mi
- 09/05/2025163,538 mi+9,325 mi
- 02/05/2026171,685 mi+8,147 mi
Average of roughly 7,325 miles per year across 5 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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