2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LJ07 CFM
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 151,010 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ07 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 151,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ07 CFM 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 (LJ07 CFM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
LJ07 CFM Mileage History
- 12/08/2023134,170 mi
- 19/08/2023134,343 mi+173 mi
- 07/09/2024140,351 mi+6,008 mi
- 16/08/2025146,353 mi+6,002 mi
- 22/08/2026151,010 mi+4,657 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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