2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HG56 EOH
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 98,253 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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HG56 EOH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2023
- 98,253 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.
HG56 EOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (HG56 EOH) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HG56 EOH Mileage History
- 02/03/202289,460 mi
- 03/03/202398,253 mi+8,793 mi
- 03/03/202398,253 mi
Average of roughly 8,772 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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