2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LX56 TOJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 119,582 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,582 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.
LX56 TOJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 119,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX56 TOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (LX56 TOJ) between November 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
LX56 TOJ Mileage History
- 12/11/20099,574 mi
- 08/11/201012,893 mi+3,319 mi
- 25/10/201116,219 mi+3,326 mi
- 15/04/201327,574 mi+11,355 mi
- 15/04/201327,574 mi
- 14/04/201434,100 mi+6,526 mi
- 03/08/201538,400 mi+4,300 mi
- 25/11/201642,173 mi+3,773 mi
- 01/12/201756,423 mi+14,250 mi
- 17/07/201969,574 mi+13,151 mi
- 12/01/202195,283 mi+25,709 mi
- 12/01/202195,283 mi
- 07/02/2022105,936 mi+10,653 mi
- 21/03/2022106,029 mi+93 mi
- 21/03/2022106,029 mi
- 08/08/2023106,252 mi+223 mi
- 10/08/2023106,252 mi
- 12/08/2024119,582 mi+13,330 mi
Average of roughly 7,459 miles per year across 18 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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