2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LJ56 UJM
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 202,475 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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LJ56 UJM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/10/2025
- 202,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ56 UJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LJ56 UJM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LJ56 UJM Mileage History
- 08/10/2022181,623 mi
- 07/10/2023191,270 mi+9,647 mi
- 02/11/2024200,038 mi+8,768 mi
- 04/10/2025202,475 mi+2,437 mi
Average of roughly 6,974 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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