2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MT56 TXG
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 279,978 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT56 TXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 279,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT56 TXG 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 (MT56 TXG) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT56 TXG Mileage History
- 06/02/2024163,435 mi
- 06/02/2025168,129 mi+4,694 mi
- 07/02/2025168,130 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2026279,978 mi+111,848 mi
- 10/02/2026279,978 mi
Average of roughly 57,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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