2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GV06 XJL
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 111,487 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,487 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GV06 XJL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 111,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV06 XJL 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 (GV06 XJL) between April 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
GV06 XJL Mileage History
- 15/04/200947,145 mi
- 19/04/201061,596 mi+14,451 mi
- 22/04/201061,596 mi
- 09/05/201168,119 mi+6,523 mi
- 30/04/201278,335 mi+10,216 mi
- 09/04/201386,101 mi+7,766 mi
- 10/04/201493,626 mi+7,525 mi
- 10/04/201493,626 mi
- 11/04/2015104,138 mi+10,512 mi
- 15/04/2016115,398 mi+11,260 mi
- 12/04/2017121,594 mi+6,196 mi
- 10/04/2018127,357 mi+5,763 mi
- 30/04/2019135,233 mi+7,876 mi
- 13/05/2020139,434 mi+4,201 mi
- 13/05/2020139,434 mi
- 14/04/2021144,022 mi+4,588 mi
- 21/06/2022149,689 mi+5,667 mi
- 07/08/2023155,255 mi+5,566 mi
- 20/08/2024111,487 mi-43,768 mi
Average of roughly 4,192 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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