2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MF56 EXM
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 175,897 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,897 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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MF56 EXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 175,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MF56 EXM 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 (MF56 EXM) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MF56 EXM Mileage History
- 30/12/2021148,360 mi
- 30/12/2021148,360 mi
- 03/01/2023156,038 mi+7,678 mi
- 29/12/2023170,111 mi+14,073 mi
- 03/01/2025175,897 mi+5,786 mi
Average of roughly 9,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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