2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HJ56 NTF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 39,708 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 NTF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 39,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ56 NTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (HJ56 NTF) between March 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
HJ56 NTF Mileage History
- 16/03/200911,101 mi
- 16/03/200911,101 mi
- 09/03/201013,620 mi+2,519 mi
- 16/03/201117,136 mi+3,516 mi
- 16/03/201218,363 mi+1,227 mi
- 16/04/201319,114 mi+751 mi
- 13/04/201422,648 mi+3,534 mi
- 27/04/201423,102 mi+454 mi
- 12/04/201527,667 mi+4,565 mi
- 19/04/201628,113 mi+446 mi
- 25/04/201628,177 mi+64 mi
- 11/04/201728,594 mi+417 mi
- 25/04/201728,594 mi
- 25/03/201829,863 mi+1,269 mi
- 21/03/201931,182 mi+1,319 mi
- 21/03/201931,182 mi
- 21/03/202033,149 mi+1,967 mi
- 30/03/202033,164 mi+15 mi
- 26/03/202133,329 mi+165 mi
- 26/03/202133,330 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/202234,219 mi+889 mi
- 17/03/202234,219 mi
- 12/04/202337,135 mi+2,916 mi
- 20/04/202437,956 mi+821 mi
- 24/01/202538,048 mi+92 mi
- 19/01/202639,708 mi+1,660 mi
Average of roughly 1,698 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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