2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MH06 WCF
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 213,839 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 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 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MH06 WCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 213,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH06 WCF 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 (MH06 WCF) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tear on inner sidewall ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has tear and inner sidewall (5.”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
MH06 WCF Mileage History
- 30/08/2022177,868 mi
- 21/08/2023188,478 mi+10,610 mi
- 29/08/2024202,286 mi+13,808 mi
- 06/09/2024202,286 mi
- 04/09/2025213,839 mi+11,553 mi
Average of roughly 11,934 miles per year across 5 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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