2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L5 WDS
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 140,515 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L5 WDS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 140,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L5 WDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (L5 WDS) between July 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
L5 WDS Mileage History
- 23/07/200927,975 mi
- 14/07/201039,491 mi+11,516 mi
- 28/07/201148,541 mi+9,050 mi
- 16/07/201256,747 mi+8,206 mi
- 24/07/201366,580 mi+9,833 mi
- 25/07/201474,883 mi+8,303 mi
- 09/06/201582,619 mi+7,736 mi
- 17/05/201689,911 mi+7,292 mi
- 17/05/201689,911 mi
- 08/06/201799,877 mi+9,966 mi
- 11/05/2018106,632 mi+6,755 mi
- 15/05/2018106,633 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2019115,131 mi+8,498 mi
- 08/07/2020120,882 mi+5,751 mi
- 14/06/2021123,055 mi+2,173 mi
- 27/06/2022127,584 mi+4,529 mi
- 22/06/2023130,762 mi+3,178 mi
- 24/06/2024133,436 mi+2,674 mi
- 27/08/2025135,939 mi+2,503 mi
- 27/08/2025135,939 mi
- 20/08/2026140,515 mi+4,576 mi
Average of roughly 6,591 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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