2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HD06 HPN
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 152,514 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,514 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.
HD06 HPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 152,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD06 HPN 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 (HD06 HPN) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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 (27 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexable (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
HD06 HPN Mileage History
- 25/10/2022140,356 mi
- 25/03/2024143,511 mi+3,155 mi
- 27/03/2024143,518 mi+7 mi
- 25/04/2025152,514 mi+8,996 mi
- 25/04/2025152,514 mi
Average of roughly 4,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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