2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M40 UDN
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 169,960 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,960 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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M40 UDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 169,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M40 UDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (M40 UDN) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M40 UDN Mileage History
- 10/11/2023154,325 mi
- 04/11/2024162,321 mi+7,996 mi
- 05/11/2024162,323 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/2025169,960 mi+7,637 mi
- 10/11/2025169,960 mi
Average of roughly 7,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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