2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR56 VTD
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 125,687 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 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 26 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,687 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.
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LR56 VTD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2024
- 125,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 VTD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LR56 VTD) between April 2009 and January 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LR56 VTD Mileage History
- 03/04/200917,849 mi
- 26/03/201024,036 mi+6,187 mi
- 27/03/201024,036 mi
- 04/04/201129,524 mi+5,488 mi
- 05/04/201235,685 mi+6,161 mi
- 23/03/201340,823 mi+5,138 mi
- 09/04/201445,640 mi+4,817 mi
- 24/03/201553,848 mi+8,208 mi
- 24/03/201553,849 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/201662,404 mi+8,555 mi
- 07/03/201768,560 mi+6,156 mi
- 21/02/201872,932 mi+4,372 mi
- 27/02/201872,932 mi
- 07/03/201980,995 mi+8,063 mi
- 02/03/202086,469 mi+5,474 mi
- 03/03/202086,469 mi
- 05/03/202190,295 mi+3,826 mi
- 05/03/202296,090 mi+5,795 mi
- 13/01/202399,280 mi+3,190 mi
- 20/01/2024125,000 mi+25,720 mi
- 27/01/2024125,687 mi+687 mi
Average of roughly 7,278 miles per year across 21 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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