2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LR56 BHV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 141,877 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026. 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 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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LR56 BHV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/01/2026
- 141,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 BHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LR56 BHV) between November 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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 absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
LR56 BHV Mileage History
- 04/11/200937,289 mi
- 16/11/201047,223 mi+9,934 mi
- 28/11/201160,666 mi+13,443 mi
- 31/12/201274,247 mi+13,581 mi
- 02/01/201477,373 mi+3,126 mi
- 05/01/201584,607 mi+7,234 mi
- 05/01/201692,286 mi+7,679 mi
- 09/01/201797,969 mi+5,683 mi
- 29/12/2017104,098 mi+6,129 mi
- 12/01/2019112,056 mi+7,958 mi
- 31/12/2019118,626 mi+6,570 mi
- 31/12/2019118,626 mi
- 30/12/2020121,262 mi+2,636 mi
- 07/01/2022125,343 mi+4,081 mi
- 07/01/2022125,343 mi
- 30/12/2022130,095 mi+4,752 mi
- 08/02/2024135,258 mi+5,163 mi
- 13/02/2024135,259 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2025136,618 mi+1,359 mi
- 09/01/2026141,877 mi+5,259 mi
Average of roughly 6,464 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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