2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV56 OBJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 117,887 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2020. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,887 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.
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HV56 OBJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2019
- 117,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV56 OBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (HV56 OBJ) between October 2009 and February 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
HV56 OBJ Mileage History
- 06/10/200948,391 mi
- 01/09/201062,137 mi+13,746 mi
- 18/08/201170,235 mi+8,098 mi
- 23/08/201275,422 mi+5,187 mi
- 20/08/201381,443 mi+6,021 mi
- 26/08/201487,628 mi+6,185 mi
- 21/08/201592,262 mi+4,634 mi
- 12/08/201695,895 mi+3,633 mi
- 15/02/2018108,495 mi+12,600 mi
- 26/02/2019117,887 mi+9,392 mi
Average of roughly 7,401 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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