2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ML56 LHT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 135,770 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML56 LHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2023
- 135,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML56 LHT 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 (ML56 LHT) between September 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2023 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ML56 LHT Mileage History
- 08/09/2021128,291 mi
- 10/09/2021128,291 mi
- 23/08/2022131,886 mi+3,595 mi
- 01/09/2022131,998 mi+112 mi
- 27/08/2023135,770 mi+3,772 mi
Average of roughly 3,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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