2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GV56 PRX
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 85,295 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV56 PRX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2021
- 85,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV56 PRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (GV56 PRX) between January 2010 and September 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine front, under and offside the engine on top of the exhaust manifold tray (8.4.1 (a) (”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
GV56 PRX Mileage History
- 06/01/201022,498 mi
- 05/07/201133,094 mi+10,596 mi
- 10/07/201237,713 mi+4,619 mi
- 10/07/201237,713 mi
- 03/01/201445,250 mi+7,537 mi
- 19/01/201548,757 mi+3,507 mi
- 18/01/201649,807 mi+1,050 mi
- 03/11/201650,460 mi+653 mi
- 15/09/201756,986 mi+6,526 mi
- 02/09/202072,842 mi+15,856 mi
- 09/09/202185,292 mi+12,450 mi
- 10/09/202185,295 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,378 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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