2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR56 GCF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 181,451 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 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
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR56 GCF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 181,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 GCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LR56 GCF) between August 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LR56 GCF Mileage History
- 20/08/200923,949 mi
- 16/08/201039,369 mi+15,420 mi
- 26/08/201155,134 mi+15,765 mi
- 06/09/201271,361 mi+16,227 mi
- 04/09/201387,279 mi+15,918 mi
- 03/09/2014103,155 mi+15,876 mi
- 10/09/2015109,912 mi+6,757 mi
- 14/09/2016119,585 mi+9,673 mi
- 09/09/2017128,824 mi+9,239 mi
- 17/09/2018133,987 mi+5,163 mi
- 04/10/2019139,555 mi+5,568 mi
- 19/09/2020143,919 mi+4,364 mi
- 29/11/2021151,762 mi+7,843 mi
- 30/11/2022159,412 mi+7,650 mi
- 30/11/2023171,933 mi+12,521 mi
- 30/07/2024172,715 mi+782 mi
- 30/07/2024172,715 mi
- 04/12/2025181,451 mi+8,736 mi
- 04/12/2025181,451 mi
Average of roughly 9,668 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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