2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA56 EUJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2006. Recorded mileage 170,538 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,538 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
MA56 EUJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2023
- 170,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MA56 EUJ Mileage History
- 21/09/200936,511 mi
- 29/09/201048,237 mi+11,726 mi
- 30/09/201048,237 mi
- 05/10/201158,186 mi+9,949 mi
- 17/10/201270,087 mi+11,901 mi
- 17/10/201378,935 mi+8,848 mi
- 17/10/201378,935 mi
- 30/09/201490,601 mi+11,666 mi
- 02/10/201490,607 mi+6 mi
- 23/10/201597,796 mi+7,189 mi
- 06/10/2016101,999 mi+4,203 mi
- 06/10/2016102,101 mi+102 mi
- 23/10/2017106,853 mi+4,752 mi
- 10/10/2018110,992 mi+4,139 mi
- 18/10/2019126,768 mi+15,776 mi
- 21/12/2020133,748 mi+6,980 mi
- 07/12/2021148,951 mi+15,203 mi
- 08/12/2021148,952 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/2022163,971 mi+15,019 mi
- 14/12/2022163,971 mi
- 16/12/2023170,538 mi+6,567 mi
Average of roughly 9,416 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
MA56 EUJ 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 (MA56 EUJ) between September 2009 and December 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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