2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LJ56 FGC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2006. Recorded mileage 110,567 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
LJ56 FGC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 110,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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LJ56 FGC Mileage History
- 26/10/200931,427 mi
- 29/10/201044,743 mi+13,316 mi
- 31/10/201157,342 mi+12,599 mi
- 07/08/201263,727 mi+6,385 mi
- 09/08/201372,278 mi+8,551 mi
- 05/08/201477,637 mi+5,359 mi
- 01/10/201583,081 mi+5,444 mi
- 06/09/201687,286 mi+4,205 mi
- 21/12/201790,380 mi+3,094 mi
- 21/12/201892,743 mi+2,363 mi
- 20/12/201994,301 mi+1,558 mi
- 07/07/202299,232 mi+4,931 mi
- 07/07/202299,232 mi
- 11/07/2023109,815 mi+10,583 mi
- 23/11/2024110,567 mi+752 mi
Average of roughly 5,249 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
LJ56 FGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LJ56 FGC) between October 2009 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 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 (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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