2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HE53 DEL
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 111,653 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HE53 DEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 111,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HE53 DEL 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 (HE53 DEL) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HE53 DEL Mileage History
- 12/02/2024107,665 mi
- 21/03/2025109,936 mi+2,271 mi
- 25/03/2025109,946 mi+10 mi
- 20/03/2026111,651 mi+1,705 mi
- 23/03/2026111,653 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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