2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LS56 BCX
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 135,658 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 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 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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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LS56 BCX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2026
- 135,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 BCX 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 (LS56 BCX) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
LS56 BCX Mileage History
- 11/03/2022119,171 mi
- 12/05/2023123,641 mi+4,470 mi
- 10/05/2025130,445 mi+6,804 mi
- 18/05/2026135,658 mi+5,213 mi
Average of roughly 3,939 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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