2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MF56 LCG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 177,999 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF56 LCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 177,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF56 LCG 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 LCG) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 x 50 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
MF56 LCG Mileage History
- 17/10/2023145,313 mi
- 30/10/2024161,142 mi+15,829 mi
- 31/10/2024185,564 mi+24,422 mi
- 28/10/2025177,999 mi-7,565 mi
- 01/11/2025177,999 mi
Average of roughly 16,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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