2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB55 XMG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 186,196 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 XMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 186,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 XMG 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 (LB55 XMG) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LB55 XMG Mileage History
- 25/01/2024163,200 mi
- 22/01/2025173,965 mi+10,765 mi
- 27/01/2025174,095 mi+130 mi
- 14/01/2026186,196 mi+12,101 mi
- 15/01/2026186,196 mi
Average of roughly 11,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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