2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L44 WAB
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 174,804 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,804 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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L44 WAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- 174,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L44 WAB 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 (L44 WAB) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank area (6.1.3 (e))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L44 WAB Mileage History
- 19/04/2023172,614 mi
- 06/07/2023173,051 mi+437 mi
- 07/07/2023173,051 mi
- 16/12/2024174,781 mi+1,730 mi
- 31/05/2025174,804 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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