2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M30 SDA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 154,363 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,363 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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M30 SDA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 154,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 SDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (M30 SDA) between November 2009 and April 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
M30 SDA Mileage History
- 11/11/200933,977 mi
- 29/11/201039,219 mi+5,242 mi
- 24/11/201146,578 mi+7,359 mi
- 30/11/201256,590 mi+10,012 mi
- 29/11/201375,562 mi+18,972 mi
- 08/03/201478,462 mi+2,900 mi
- 06/03/201592,928 mi+14,466 mi
- 14/03/2016110,238 mi+17,310 mi
- 14/03/2016110,238 mi
- 01/03/2017119,129 mi+8,891 mi
- 09/07/2018131,117 mi+11,988 mi
- 11/07/2018131,117 mi
- 12/09/2019135,482 mi+4,365 mi
- 04/09/2020142,223 mi+6,741 mi
- 17/04/2023154,363 mi+12,140 mi
Average of roughly 8,965 miles per year across 15 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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